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Sri Lanka Navy seizes fishing vessel suspected of carrying drugs, weapons

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting drugs and weapons during a special naval operation conducted in deep waters south of Sri Lanka... Read More


School transport fees to increase by 5% following fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- School transport fees will be increased by five per cent following the government's recent decision to raise fuel prices, the All Island School Children's Transport Association ... Read More


Opposition to bring in no faith motion against Energy Minister: Marikkar

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Opposition is to bring in a no faith motion against Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody next week, MP S.M. Marikkar told a media briefing today. He said the motio... Read More


World must push for peace: Sajith

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The world must push for peace and get the parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to the negotiating table, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. Premadas... Read More


Govt signs Rs. 3bn number plate printing agreement

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The official agreement to transfer the printing of vehicle number plates in the country to a new private company under a Rs. 3 billion project was signed today. Speaking to the... Read More


BCCI announce Rs 131 crore cash reward for Team India after T20 World Cup 2026 win

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a whopping Rs. 131 crore prize money for the senior men's Indian side that clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 ... Read More


Fuel price hike aimed at preventing bigger increase later: PSTC

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The recent fuel price increase in Sri Lanka was implemented to avoid a much larger hike in the coming weeks as global oil prices are expected to rise, a senior official said. M... Read More


Cabinet approves visa exemption agreement between Sri Lanka and Nepal

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved a proposal to sign an agreement between Sri Lanka and Nepal to exempt holders of diplomatic, official and service passports from obtaining vis... Read More


475 killed in road accidents so far in 2026

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A total of 457 fatal road accidents have been reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026, resulting in 475 deaths, DIG in-charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. P. J. Senadh... Read More


Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Navy seize 6.8 kg of gold, arrest two suspects

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Based on naval intelligence, a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Navy off the waters of Kankesanthurai led to the arrest of two suspects. They reco... Read More