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Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Prices of essential goods have surged in the market following the recent increase in fuel prices, traders say. Wholesale dealers in Pettah report that the cost of key items suc... और पढ़ें


IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the Int... और पढ़ें


US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- U.S. oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the previous day's losses as investors assessed prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran revie... और पढ़ें


Private Tanker owners demand 25% hike in transportation charges

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association has demanded a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges. The President of the Association, A.M.H. Adhikari stated ... और पढ़ें


Iran's Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation 'admission of defeat'

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly denied that any negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict, dismissing US claims ... और पढ़ें


Showers or thundershowers expected after 2pm today

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. Mainly dry weather will prevail over... और पढ़ें


UN chief calls on Israel, US and Iran to put an end to war

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the US and Israel it is time to end the war, and calls on Iran to stop attacking nearby countries. Speaking to reporters earlier, Gu... और पढ़ें


UN Chief warns Mideast war 'has gone too far'

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the war in the Middle East has spiraled "out of control." Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to hostilities... और पढ़ें


Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Police have been instructed to carry out raids on locations where fuel has been illegally stockpiled by individuals amidst the energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle ... और पढ़ें


Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Nearly 700,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced. The SLTDA reported that a total of 692,744 touri... और पढ़ें