CPC warns legal action against fuel stations violating guidelines
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribed guidelines on fuel distribution. The CPC urged the public to report any violations, announcing that special telephone lines have…
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 postponed amid global developments
The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 has been postponed amid ongoing global developments, organisers announced. The event, organised by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, was scheduled to be held on March 30, 2026 at Cinnamon Life in Colombo….
Sri Lanka, Meta explore cooperation to curb misinformation
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today met representatives of Meta at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to discuss measures to address misinformation on social media platforms. During the meeting, discussions focused on practical steps to prevent the spread of misinformation…
SriLankan Airlines cancels several Middle East flights
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to Middle Eastern destinations, citing operational reasons. According to the airline, flights UL231/UL232 between Colombo and Dubai will be cancelled on March 19 and 20, 2026. Flights UL253/UL254 (Colombo–Dammam), UL217/UL218 (Colombo–Doha),…
Sajith at PUCSL: Don’t pass coal losses onto consumers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged authorities not to pass on losses caused by the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai power plant to electricity consumers. Speaking at a Public Utilities Commission meeting held at the BMICH to gather…
Poor visibility from straw smoke linked to Weerawila bus collision
Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to the head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses in Weerawila that killed four people and injured around 40…
Patali warns of looming power cuts by August amid coal issues
Former Parliamentarian of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Patali Champika Ranawaka on Wednesday (18) warned of a looming power crisis by August, citing alleged irregularities in coal procurement and flaws in the current electricity tariff structure. Patali made these remarks following…
US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries
The United States is set to require visa applicants from additional countries to post a bond of up to $15,000, according to a report by Reuters. The move, introduced by the U.S. Department of State, will apply to applicants from…
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be handed over tomorrow
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition MPs, is set to be handed over to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow (19). The move is being led by several opposition parliamentarians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. (Newswire)…
Ceylon Chamber proposes 5 measures to safeguard economy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has proposed five key measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. In a statement issued today (18), the Chamber stressed the need for urgent…