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Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- France's finance minister said Monday the G7 was "not there yet" in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world's leading industrialised nations held crisis talks... Read More


Govt's responsibility to ensure women's rights are realized in everyday life, not just in laws - PM

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that the political, economic, and social rights of women are not confined m... Read More


Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the SriLankan Airlines flight UL 1213 that departed from Colombo to Ro... Read More


Indian national arrested with over 2.7 kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A foreign passenger has been arrested earlier today (09) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Airport... Read More


Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women's soccer players if Australia does not

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- President Donald Trump said he would grant asylum to Iranian women's soccer players who fled their team's hotel during the Women's Asian Cup in Australia. "Australia is making a... Read More


Over 3,600 road accidents reported in Sri Lanka within first two months of 2026 - Police

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Police stated that more than 3,600 road accidents have been recorded within the first two months of the year. According to the Police Media Division, a total of 3,642 ... Read More


Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge - Economist

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according ... Read More


24-year-old businessman arrested with foreign-manufactured cigarettes at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle a consig... Read More


Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by th... Read More


19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by Police in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a motorcycle being ridden in a reckless and dangerous manner. Accor... Read More