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How is Sri Lanka responding to the Israel-Iran conflict: Day 23

SriLanka, March 22 -- Sri Lanka is grappling with the deepening economic and logistical fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict, as disruptions to global energy supply chains, shipping routes... Read More


Qatar launches search operation after helicopter crash at sea

SriLanka, March 22 -- Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Q... Read More


Next 48 hours crucial for hospital sector

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The next 48 hours have been identified as critical by health workers, including doctors, who warn that Sri Lanka's hospital system could face severe disruption or even collapse ... Read More


Presidential Secretariat uses over 600 vehicles: PM

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Presidential Secretariat currently uses 634 vehicles, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya revealed in Parliament yesterday. Responding to an oral question raised by MP Chamin... Read More


Amber alert issued for severe lightning in four districts

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of the country. According to the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, t... Read More


Sri Lanka, Brazil agree to boost trade to US$1 billion by 2030

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Sri Lanka and Brazil have agreed to significantly enhance bilateral trade, setting an ambitious target of reaching US$1 billion by 2030, following the second round of bilateral ... Read More


President meets party leaders on energy crisis

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- A meeting between Anura Kumara Dissanayake and party leaders was held yesterday afternoon (20) at Parliament to discuss pressing national concerns. During the discussion, the P... Read More


Font size of Daily Mirror angers NPP Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The concern from Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Kaushalya Ariyarathne, over Daily Mirror's "big fonts" and front-page headlines, while the country tremors at the brink of a powe... Read More


Depot fuel shortages disrupt private bus services

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Sri Lanka's already strained public transport system is facing fresh uncertainty as fuel distribution inconsistencies at depot level begin to disrupt private bus operations acro... Read More


Shooting reported inside Yala National Park; suspects on the run

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Police have reported a shooting incident inside Yala National Park this afternoon, prompting an immediate response from wildlife and law enforcement officials. According to ini... Read More