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Over 3,600 road accidents reported in Sri Lanka within first two months of 2026 - Police

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Police stated that more than 3,600 road accidents have been recorded within the first two months of the year. According to the Police Media Division, a total of 3,642 ... Read More


Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge - Economist

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according ... Read More


Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by th... Read More


24-year-old businessman arrested with foreign-manufactured cigarettes at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle a consig... Read More


19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by Police in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a motorcycle being ridden in a reckless and dangerous manner. Accor... Read More


Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world's largest fertilizer plants, as well as a ... Read More


'World will be safer' when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is "going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished". Speaking at an event in Washington DC, Rubio said... Read More


Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men's national team

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men's national cricket team. Sri Lanka Cricket said the appointment of Gar... Read More


SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando's appeals postponed until tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomo... Read More


Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential f... Read More