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Iran war timeline is "approximately 4 to 6 weeks": White House

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has reiterated that the timeline for the war with Iran is still four to six weeks when asked if the conflict will end before Preside... Read More


Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Prices of essential goods have surged in the market following the recent increase in fuel prices, traders say. Wholesale dealers in Pettah report that the cost of key items suc... Read More


Appeals Court orders fresh trial in ex-MP Raviraj murder, sets aside acquittals

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment delivered by the Colombo High Court acquitting five defendants, including Sri Lanka Navy personnel, in connection with the killing... Read More


Bakery owners hold talks with Trade Minister over price hike concerns

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A discussion was held today (26) between the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, and local bakery manufacturers and b... Read More


IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the Int... Read More


US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- U.S. oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the previous day's losses as investors assessed prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran revie... Read More


Private Tanker owners demand 25% hike in transportation charges

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association has demanded a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges. The President of the Association, A.M.H. Adhikari stated ... Read More


Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- UPDATE: All services at the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office), including the one-day National Identity Card (NIC) service at the main office in Battaramulla and... Read More


Iran's Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation 'admission of defeat'

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly denied that any negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict, dismissing US claims ... Read More


Showers or thundershowers expected after 2pm today

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. Mainly dry weather will prevail over... Read More