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PHIs warn of service disruptions

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union has warned that their field operations are at risk of coming to a halt due to ongoing fuel shortages. Despite these logistical challen... Read More


President to address parliament today

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address Parliament today (20). Government sources stated that the President will brief Parliament regarding issues arising wi... Read More


Colombo Mayor to visit Australia

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar will visit Australia from 21st to 30th March under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) Special Visits Program. Balthazaar s... Read More


Fuel distribution to suspended for next two days

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Fuel deliveries to distributors will not take place tomorrow or the day after, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).Energy & Utilities Current fuel stocks are su... Read More


Girl dies following crocodile attack

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A nine-year-old girl died upon admission to the hospital after being snatched by a crocodile while bathing in a tank in the Maradankadawala area yesterday (19) afternoon, police... Read More


Man arrested at Katunayake with Kush worth over Rs. 50m

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A person transporting over 5 kilograms of Kush drugs valued at more than 50 million rupees was taken into custody while attempting to leave the Katunayake airport. The suspect ... Read More


IMF team to visit SL on March 26 for Program Reviews

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9, 2026.Beaches & Islands In a statement, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papa... Read More


U.S. Envoy Gor visits SLNS Gajabahu

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS Gajabahu, a former U.S. Coast Guard vess... Read More


No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- No-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was handed over to the Speaker today (19). Opposition MPs submitted the formal document following an earlier announ... Read More


Fuel shortages disrupt cargo transport, threatening Lanka's global trade reliability - Shippers Council

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised urgent concerns over the growing challenges faced by exporters and importers due to the ongoing fuel shortage in the country. "It is ... Read More