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• US Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin Stamped with Donald Trump’s Face

  

  The United States Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has approved plans for a commemorative gold coin that features one of Donald Trump’s recent... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Three Arrested Over Vehicle Racket Using Forged Documents

  

  Police have arrested three suspects in Kelaniya for allegedly engaging in a vehicle racket using forged documents.  According to the Police, the arrests were... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Kush Worth Rs. 51.4M Seized at BIA

  

  A stock of Kush narcotics valued at Rs. 51.4 million was seized at the Katunayake Airport today (20) by officers of the Police Narcotics Division. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Two Arrested in Katunayake and Chilaw with Illegally Stored Diesel

  

  Police have arrested two individuals in separate raids for illegally storing diesel without the required permits, seizing over 465 litres in total. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Apple Issues iPhone Spyware Alert, Urges Users to Update iOS Operating System

  

  Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka for Review, Assess ME War Impact

  

  A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 09, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack announced. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• 53‑year‑old Man Arrested with 16 Smuggled Motorcycle Engines

  

  A 53‑year‑old resident of Brandiyawatta, Wellampitiya, has been arrested following a raid that uncovered 16 motorcycle engines illegally brought into the countr... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Ras Laffan Attacks Slash Qatar’s LNG Exports, Hitting Asia and Europe

  

  QatarEnergy, the country’s state-owned petroleum company, has confirmed that missile attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 18–19 caused extensive damag... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• President AKD Briefs Parliament on Fuel Shipment Arrivals

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today briefed Parliament on the fuel shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka based on the tender opened on March 17. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• CPC Denies Fuel Supply Halt, Says Distribution Continues Across SL

  

  The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says reports claiming that fuel will not be released from the storage terminals tomorrow (21) and the day after (22) are... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2026

• Poor Visibility from Straw Smoke Linked to Weerawila Bus Collision

  

  ‎ ‎Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to the head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• SriLankan Airlines Cancels Several Middle East Flights

  

  SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to Middle Eastern destinations, citing operational reasons. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• Sajith at PUCSL: Don’t Pass Coal Losses onto Consumers

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged authorities not to pass on losses caused by the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai power plant to... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• ‎CPC Warns Legal Action Against Fuel Stations Violating Guidelines

  

  ‎The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribed guidelines on fuel... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• Israeli Strikes Hit Iran’s Portion of World’s Largest Gas Field, Qatar Condemns...

  

  An airstrike has hit the Iran-controlled South Pars section of the South Pars/North Dome gas-condensate field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• President Calls for Fast-tracked Laws to Destroy Seized Narcotics

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite legal amendments to enable the swift destruction of seized narcotics. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 Postponed Amid Global Developments

  

  The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 has been postponed amid ongoing global developments, organisers announced. The event, organised by the Board of Investment o... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• Sri Lanka, Meta Explore Cooperation to Curb Misinformation

  

  Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today met representatives of Meta at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to discuss measures to address misinformation on social... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• Diesel Prices Could Rise to Rs. 550–600 Per Litre: Dayasiri

  

  Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has warned that diesel prices could rise to between Rs. 550 and Rs. 600 per litre, based on the cost of an upcoming shipment... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026

• President AKD Speaks to Qatar Amir

  

  Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2026