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FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination obligations. A report by the di... Read More


Systematic fuel supply mechanism planned for container trucks

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A systematic procedure is being prepared to ensure an adequate fuel supply for container trucks, as part of efforts to ease congestion at the Colombo Port and maintain the smoot... Read More


Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The teenage daughter of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un was seen driving a tank alongside her father during a military training exercise, adding to speculation that she is bein... Read More


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