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US gas prices see largest one-day increase since 2005

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The price of gasoline in the United States soared 11 cents to $3.11 a gallon, on average, in the latest reading from AAA. That marked the largest one-day increase since Hurricane... Read More


Public Security Ordinance gazette to be debated in Parliament on Friday

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Parliamentary business scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, was revised at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (03) under the chairmanship of Speake... Read More


SLTDA announces safety framework for international tourists amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has announced that it remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all internationa... Read More


Businessman remanded over allegedly taking Rs. 5 mln bribe to secure bail for detainee

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of a businessman arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs.... Read More


Colombo HC to announce verdicts in cases against Sarana Gunawardena

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Colombo High Court has announced that the verdict in four cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Deputy Min... Read More


Sri Lanka to provide special security to embassies and high commissions

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Police stations across the country have been instructed to formulate and implement a specialized security programme to safeguard embassies, high commissions, official residences,... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange suffers its largest single-day point drop in history

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (03) suffered its largest single-day point drop in history, with All Share Price Index (ASPI) plummeting by 1,290.68 points, or 5.44%. At ... Read More


Middle East Conflict disrupts international parcel services from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing disruptions to the shipment of goods to various countries, Postmaster General S. R. W. M. R. P. Sathkumara stated. Speaking to... Read More


Sri Lanka cancels 205 flights due to Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- A total of 205 flights - 107 arrivals and 98 departures - have been cancelled due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunath... Read More


Donald Trump warned 74 times before Iran strike: White House

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Before taking a call on military strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump had already delivered the same message at least 74 times: Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon. T... Read More