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Oil storage complex abandoned

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A massive fuel storage complex near Thalawakele Railway Station for storing diesel and kerosene has been left to the mercy of the jungle for several decades. Residents of the a... Read More


Heavy social media use linked to falling youth happiness: Report

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The World Happiness Report 2026 has flagged serious concerns about how social media is affecting young people's wellbeing around the world. According to the report, happiness l... Read More


Sri Lanka lacks storage facilities for excess fuel shipments for April

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- While long queues are still witnessed in most parts of the country, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) sources yesterday said that while all fuel shipments ordered for April hav... Read More


Meta will pay TikTokers and YouTubers up to $3,000 for Facebook posts

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Meta has launched a Creator Fast Track program to lure creators from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to Facebook, promising participants three months of fixed payouts, additional... Read More


PHIs warn of service disruptions over fuel access issues

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have raised serious concerns over difficulties in obtaining fuel for official duties, warning that essential public health services could be disr... Read More


Govt needs facts, not praise: Deputy Media Minister

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne has called on both mainstream and social media to report the country's current situation responsibly, said that the govern... Read More


IRGC spokesman killed in strike, Iran says

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in strikes launched by the US and Israel, Iranian state media reports. The Ta... Read More


Ravi K raises concerns on air transport, airport capacity

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake raised a series of questions in Parliament seeking clarity on the current state of Sri Lanka's aviation sector, including airline operations, passenger ... Read More


Lanka Sathosa launches nationwide New Year discount drive with up to 40% off essentials

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A special islandwide sales promotion campaign offering discounts of up to 40% on essential goods was launched today (20) by Lanka Sathosa, targeting relief for consumers ahead o... Read More


CPC assures weekend fuel supply, denies closure rumors

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) siad that fuel distribution to dealers will continue uninterrupted tomorrow and the day after, despite circulating rumors of a potential s... Read More