President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (20) that immediate licenses have been granted to five private companies to supply fuel specifically for exporters in Sri Lanka. MORE..
20 Mar 2026 (2:51 PM)
The Supreme Court, which concluded the hearing of a petition filed by Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe seeking a ruling that his fundamental rights were violated through a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe over an allegedly illegally assembled vehicle, has reserved its judgment indefinitely. MORE..
20 Mar 2026 (6:32 PM)
A spokesperson for Iran s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its #8288;deputy of public relations, Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in strikes #8288;launched by the U.S. and Israel, #8288;Iranian state TV reported #8288;on Friday.
20 Mar 2026 (3:17 PM)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel distribution to dealers will continue as scheduled tomorrow and the following day. MORE..
20 Mar 2026 (5:19 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, and Uva provinces and Vavuniya, Kurunegala and Ampara districts. MORE..
20 Mar 2026 (3:52 PM)
Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has announced a reduction in the prices of 100 essential consumer goods by Lanka Sathosa in view of the forthcoming festive season. MORE..
20 Mar 2026 (5:20 PM)