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Ex-Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and brother indicted over corruption case

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court toda... Read More


Rear Adm. Princely Liyanage completes 48-hour treadmill endurance, qualifies for three Guinness World Records

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Sri Lanka Navy proudly announces that Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) has etched his name in the annals of global endurance by qualifying for three Guinness World Reco... Read More


Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Shipping companies may avoid passing through the Middle East and opt for longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, following security concerns in the region, a... Read More


ADB Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit this morning (23). He stated that he arrived in Colombo at a "critical... Read More


Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo resumes today - CMC

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has resumed the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction from today (23). According to the Municipal Commissioner, parking... Read More


Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- UK Defence Secretary John Healey addressing the House of Commons today confirmed Iran fired two missiles at the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base, in the Indian Ocean, on F... Read More


Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about "constr... Read More


Several private bus operators suspend services amid delay in fare revision

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Severe queues were reported at major bus terminals this morning (23) after several private bus associations withdrew from operations pending a formal revision of bus fares. Thi... Read More


Increased heat exposure can raise concerns over child dehydration - Health Officials

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Health officials have urged parents to pay special attention to protecting children from dehydration amid the prevailing extreme heat conditions. Consultant Paediatrician Dr. D... Read More


PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government's policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevat... Read More