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Sri Lanka among most vulnerable nations in event of Strait of Hormuz shutdown, study warns

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the world's most vulnerable nations to a sudden shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a March 2026 report by the Kiel Institute ... Read More


Heat index at 'caution level' across multiple provinces today - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka says that the temperature felt on the human body may remain at a 'Caution Level' in several areas of the island today (28). Additiona... Read More


Online scam racket busted in Negombo; 18 foreign nationals arrested

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A total of 18 foreign nationals, including 16 Chinese nationals and two Cambodian nationals, have been arrested in Negombo for allegedly operating an online financial scam racke... Read More


More details on arrest of Commissioner General of Motor Traffic

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last night (27). He was reportedly taken into custody ... Read More


PM Harini highlights govt's commitment to technological education for children

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the government's objective to establish an education system that ensures every child has access to modern technolog... Read More


Five CPC officials appointed to address fuel-related issues in ministries

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- It was decided at the committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to cover all ministries ... Read More


No fuel price revision on March 31 - CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna has announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices on March 31, 2026. Published by HT Digital C... Read More


Increase in road accidents observed so far this year: Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka Police says that an increase in road accidents has been observed during the past few months of this year compared to the same period last year. Deputy Inspector Gener... Read More


Woman arrested for possession of various narcotics in Panchikawatte

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A woman has been arrested in the Panchikawatte area for possession of narcotics, police said. The suspect was taken into custody during a raid conducted by officers of the Pett... Read More


Man arrested for hoarding 1,235 liters of diesel in Warakapola

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- An individual has been arrested in the Mahena area of Warakapola for allegedly hoarding 1,235 liters of diesel without a valid license, police said. The raid was carried out ba... Read More