President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (7:20 PM)
The pilot and co-pilot were killed and dozens of people injured at New York s La Guardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and firetruck collided on a runway, officials said. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (6:00 PM)
President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has had good and productive conversations with Iran and he will order the military to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants #8288;and energy infrastructure for five days. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (6:21 PM)
Prices of imported powdered milk and wheat flour in the country will not be increased under any circumstances, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has announced. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (6:15 PM)
President Donald Trump told CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be "open very soon," adding he d like to see the vital shipping route under joint US and Iranian control. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (9:30 PM)
A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (8:54 PM)