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Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Oil prices dropped this morning after the Wall Street Journal reported the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring d... Read More


Iran's revolutionary guards says it launched "most intense" operation

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched its "most intense and heaviest operation" since the start of the war, according to state media. Iran claimed it... Read More


Widespread power outages reported across Sri Lanka amid CEB TU action

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Power outages have been reported in several parts of the country yesterday (11). Accordingly, breakdowns have been reported in Gampaha, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Beruwala, Puttalam,... Read More


Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Gulf states have been intercepting new waves of Iranian drones and missiles early Wednesday local time. United Arab Emirates warned residents to stay in a safe location, with i... Read More


Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Approximately 140 US troops have sustained injuries since the beginning of the US military's operations against Iran, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday, including eig... Read More


ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka's efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila. During the ... Read More


Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate 29 flights on Thursday: 15 departing Doha, and 14 coming in. Though Qatar's airspace remains closed, the carrier has, since las... Read More


US destroys Iranian naval ships and minelayers near Strait of Hormuz, military says

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The US military said it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships - including 16 minelayers - near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. US Central Command posted video of some of the ... Read More


Iran accuses US of obstructing rescue after sinking of IRIS Dena warship near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Iran has accused the United States of obstructing rescue operations after the sinking of its IRIS Dena vessel near Sri Lanka earlier this month. Foreign Ministry spokesperson E... Read More


Electricity trade unions call off strike action

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The electricity sector trade unions have decided to call off the ongoing strike action launched by them based on several demands, following a discussion with relevant authoritie... Read More