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Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world's largest fertilizer plants, as well as a ... Read More


'World will be safer' when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is "going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished". Speaking at an event in Washington DC, Rubio said... Read More


Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men's national team

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men's national cricket team. Sri Lanka Cricket said the appointment of Gar... Read More


SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando's appeals postponed until tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomo... Read More


Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential f... Read More


Increased Mahapola scholarship allowance to be credited from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The increased Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship allowance, introduced under the 2026 Budget proposal, will be credited to students' bank accounts starting tomorrow (10). Cha... Read More


British tourist killed in train accident near Wadduwa

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- An 82-year-old British tourist has died after being struck by a train this evening (09) while standing on a railway bridge between the Wadduwa and Pinwatta railway stations. Acc... Read More


Lebanon "ready to resume negotiations" with Israel, says prime minister

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Lebanon's government is "ready to resume negotiations" with Israel, the country's prime minister told local media Monday, as Israeli attacks on the country persisted overnight. ... Read More


58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A woman who had been involved in drug trafficking in Hatton for several years has been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit of the Hatton Police Division. She was remanded... Read More


US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- US gas prices edged up about 3 cents in the latest reading from AAA. That was the smallest increase in the past week, lifting the price for a gallon of regular to $3.48. Prices ... Read More