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Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela in their first phone call this year

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call with US leader Donald Trump. According to Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov, the hour-long call held at the US initiative fo... Read More


SriLankan Airlines Resumes Flights to Riyadh and Dubai

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- SriLankan Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Riyadh and Dubai, which were temporarily suspended due to the situation in the Middle East. Accordingly, daily fli... Read More


Second Suspect Arrested Over Jinthupitiya Shooting

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A suspect believed to be the second gunman involved in the shooting that left one person dead and two children injured in the Jinthupitiya on January 16 has been arrested. The ... Read More


CSE & NSEIX enter strategic partnership to expand capital market access

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ... Read More


Oil prices surge as global tensions mount; local financial indicators show mixed trends

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Global oil prices climbed sharply during the week from March 3-6, 2026, surpassing USD90 per barrel amid mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the escalating US-Isr... Read More


Sri Lanka Insurance Life CallsApplications for Suba Pathum Scholarships

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the Nation's insurer, has consistently contributed to the betterment of the country's future generations. As one of the most profitable stat... Read More


National Export Awards Honours Ceylon Agro Industries for Export Excellence

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products - Large Sector category at the prestigious National Export Aw... Read More


Indian Ocean must remain peace zone - Sajith

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa speaking with NDTV, emphasised the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and not become part of any conflict. "Indian O... Read More


Police clarify procedure for issuing clearance certificates

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Police Media Division (PMD) has clarified regarding the process for obtaining Police Clearance Certificates for various official purposes. Applicants who have maintained a l... Read More


No shortage of domestic gas due to Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Litro Gas company said yesterday (08) there will be no shortage of Litro gas due to the war situation in the Middle East. The Chairman of the company Channa Gunawardena said... Read More