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LAUGFS Gas increases domestic LPG refill prices from tonight

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refill prices with effect from midnight today (11). According to the company, the price of a 1... Read More


Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Three cargo vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime authorities say, as pressure intensifies on one of the world's most important shippi... Read More


National carrier takes new route via Afghanistan, Azerbaijan for European destinations

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Following the closure of Middle Eastern airspace, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has adopted an alternative route through Afghanistan and Azerbaijan for its European ... Read More


Low number of Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay amid off-season and regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The number of Israeli tourists currently staying in Arugam Bay remains low due to the off-season, although security measures in the area continue to remain tight, a senior polic... Read More


IRIS Dena attack: Iranian sailors died due to multiple injuries, drowning

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The head of the team of Judicial Medical Officers who performed the postmortem on the bodies of Iranian navy personnel, Prof. U.C.P.Perera said the death had occurred to them du... Read More


No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) says there will be no revision in bus fares despite the recent increase in diesel prices. Director General Nilan Miranda said that altho... Read More


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