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SLC makes fitness test mandatory for IPL 2026 NOCs

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that players seeking to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) will only be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) upon succ... Read More


CSE extends gains as positive sentiment lifts indices on favorable market developments

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its recovery momentum on 20th March 2026, as improved investor sentiment supported a strong upward movement throughout the session. The mark... Read More


Chuck Norris, film star and martial artist, dies aged 86

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, known for his roles in Way Of The Dragon and Missing In Action, has died after a sudden hospitalisation. The Hollywood star was aged 86. ... Read More


Odisha: SCB fire tragedy triggers political firestorm, clamour grow for Health Minister's resignation

India, March 19 -- The Odisha Assembly witnessed massive uproar on Thursday as opposition parties intensified their demand for the resignation of health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling following the tragi... Read More


New system introduced to recover vehicle fuel QR codes

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- A new method has been introduced from today (March 19) to help vehicle owners retrieve previously registered fuel QR codes when the mobile phone number used for the original reg... Read More


Fuel prices set to rise again

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Fuel prices in Sri Lanka are likely to rise once more by the end of this month or early next month, according to informed sources at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Off... Read More


Global vessel shortage hits Sri Lanka fuel imports amid Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The shortage of vessels amid the Middle East crisis has hampered fuel imports for Sri Lanka, with the government now trying to discourage consumption as much as possible. Since... Read More


Sri Lanka on an economic volcano: Harin

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka may be sitting on an economic volcano as the Middle East conflict would bring down its foreign remittance, tourism and devaluation of the rupee, a prominent figure in ... Read More


President holds talks with Qatar Emir over regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a phone conversation with His Highness the Emir of Qatar to discuss the regional situation a... Read More


U.S. special envoy Gor's travel to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka and Maldives from March 19 to 24 for high-level engagements focused on advancing cooperation in the... Read More