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Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate's Court. Chandrasena was arrested today ... Read More


UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The UN children's agency (UNICEF) says the "intensifying conflict" between the United States, Israel and Iran is creating a "catastrophic" situation for millions of children acr... Read More


President holds talks with CEB Engineers' Unions on restructuring process

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers' trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presid... Read More


Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to have a historic impact on glo... Read More


US-Iran tensions could impact emerging market economies, Fitch Ratings warns

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Emerging market economies may experience increased economic and financial strain due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, global credit rating a... Read More


Four arrested with 19,060 litres of diesel in Biyagama

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Four individuals have been arrested with a large quantity of illegally collected diesel during a raid in Biyagama, police stated. Officers attached to the Kelaniya Division Cri... Read More


Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More


Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and Israel is the recognition of Iran's legitimate rights, the payme... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 600,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. According to the latest data relea... Read More


Donald Trump claims "we won" in Iran

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- US President President Donald Trump claimed in remarks Wednesday that "we won" in the war with Iran, without providing substantial evidence of his claim. "Let me say we've won.... Read More