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Thursday, 16 April 2026
The price paid for a barrel of oil in Asia has reached as high as $286 in at least one case, as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Georges Elhedery, the CEO of HSBC Bank, said at an investment forum...
Friday, 10 April 2026
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will continue preparing for their return to Earth set for Friday, April 10, including...
Thursday, 09 April 2026
A nationwide strike began today (09) at 8:00 AM, according to the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA).
The trade union action is being taken to protest the manner in which post-internship...
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire "if attacks against Iran are halted".
He continues, "for a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026
Year-end targets remain achievable according to the Civil Aviation Ministry, despite a significant drop in flight operations sparked by the Middle East conflict. Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku...
Monday, 06 April 2026
Gold FM was honoured with the Award for Platinum Excellence in Exceptional Radio Entertainment and Listener Engagement at the Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, which took place yesterday (05) at Cinnamon...
Friday, 03 April 2026
Authorities in Abu Dhabi say they are responding to an incident of falling debris.The debris fell on the Habshan gas facility "following successful interception" of missiles by air defence systems, says...
Thursday, 02 April 2026
The Russian Federation is actively considering supplying energy resources to Sri Lanka to help avert a potential crisis amid the escalating Middle East conflict, visiting Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey...
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
A 24-hour token strike will take place starting from 8:00 AM today as planned. The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) decided yesterday to launch this action to protest unfair transfers.
Assistant...
Monday, 30 March 2026
The Department for Registration of Persons announced that efforts to restore its computer system continue. According to the department, one-day services today cater exclusively to applicants who were unable...
Friday, 27 March 2026
Assistance across energy, technology, and machinery sectors remains available to Sri Lanka as it navigates challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman...
Thursday, 26 March 2026
A team from the International Monetary Fund arrives in Sri Lanka today(26) for a visit scheduled through April 9, 2026.
Discussions with local authorities will focus on the combined fifth and sixth reviews...
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East, according to two officials briefed on the diplomacy, reflecting the Trump administration’s eagerness to find an...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
MessengerWith the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs...
Monday, 23 March 2026
Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda is scheduled to arrive in the country today. He will participate in an observation tour of the Colombo Port Control Room this afternoon.
Tomorrow, the ADB...
Friday, 20 March 2026
The administration of Donald Trump is weighing plans to occupy or blockade Kharg Island to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported citing four sources.The move is being considered...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Asia Broadcasting Corporation achieved a major victory at the SLIM Kantar People’s Awards 2026.The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing organised the event at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura.Industry...
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will implement a fuel rationing system based on the final digit of vehicle license plates beginning tomorrow (19).According to the CPC Chairman, this measure aims...
Monday, 16 March 2026
Petroleum Resources Corporation Chairman D.J.A.S. de Rajakaruna stated that there is no fuel shortage until the end of next month and confirmed that the QR code system is currently functioning without...
Friday, 13 March 2026
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war.Brent crude rose...
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Monday, 30 March 2026 - 17:19
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