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Oil could hit $150 a barrel despite Trump's reassurances, expert warns

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The US-Israel war with Iran has triggered the biggest oil disruption in history, as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with some experts estimating oil co... Read More


Peradeniya Uni students stage torchlight protest alleging curbs on student freedom

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A group of students of the University of Peradeniya held a torchlight protest today at the Galaha Junction, to voice opposition to what they describe as increasing restrictions ... Read More


No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will not be revised despite the recent increase in fuel prices. The Director General of the Commission, Dr.... Read More


CEB subsidiaries agree to 62 of 64 union demands

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The boards of four key subsidiary companies linked to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have agreed to 62 out of 64 demands presented by trade unions following discussions held... Read More


Bodies of sailors killed in warship sinking near Sri Lanka will be repatriated: Iran

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Iran says the bodies of dozens of sailors killed when the US attacked and sank IRIS Dena vessel near close to Sri Lanka will soon be returned to the country. In a statement rep... Read More


Over 600kg of narcotics discovered in multi-day trawler seized by navy: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Over 600 kilograms of narcotics have been discovered in the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting a consignment of drugs, according ... Read More


Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The restoration of the prevailing electricity disruptions in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha is expected to take some time due to an ongoing strike launched ... Read More


Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Another gunman involved in the shooting that killed a man and injured two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. According to Police, the suspect was apprehended ... Read More


Former DIG of CID Prasad Ranasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Former Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribe... Read More


PM Harini highlights importance of recognising women's unpaid care work

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya today participated in the International Women's Day Flagship Event hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the ADB Headquarters in Man... Read More