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Minister assures uninterrupted fuel supply to operators in tourism industry

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe has assured that the tourism industry will remain safeguarded against any potential fuel disruptions affecting other secto... Read More


Govt vows strict action against illegal fuel distribution

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Government Information stated that legal action has been initiated against fuel station owners who operate in violation of prescribed fuel distribution guideli... Read More


Two LP gas ships arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Two liquefied petroleum gas carriers docked this morning (18) at the Thaldiyawatta gas unloading jetty in Uswetakeiyawa. Unloading operations at the depot have already commence... Read More


Duo arrested with over 10kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Two Sri Lankans have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle a stock of 'Kush' cannabis worth Rs. 105 million into... Read More


INTERPOL: 45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has seen the INTERPOL take down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers, the organis... Read More


Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Iran has launched an attack on an air base in the Middle East where Australian soldiers are stationed, starting a fire that damaged Australian medical and accommodation faciliti... Read More


Israel extends re-entry visas for Sri Lankans and overseas workers

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Visas of workers who have left Israel for vacation or other purposes have been extended until April 30, 2026, Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara stated. According ... Read More


British Airways to resume flights to Colombo

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- British Airways has announced that it will resume flights to Colombo in October. British Airways said from October 23, 2026, it will fly three times per week from London Gatwic... Read More


Notice on documents accepted to verify vehicle registration numbers

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a statement regarding the accepted forms of documents that can be produced to verify the identification of a vehicle if required... Read More


Two killed in Iranian strike on Tel Aviv

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Two people have been killed during an Iranian missile attack that struck "several" sites around Tel Aviv, local police said. An emergency responder for Israel's Magen David Ado... Read More