Trump announces new US refinery backed by India’s Reliance
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. will get its first oil refinery in 50 years, funded by investments from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. “THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN U.S….
Student dies after collapsing during school sports event
A student has died after collapsing during a practice run at an inter‑house sports meet of a school in the Buttala area. The Police said that the deceased was a 15‑year‑old student studying in Grade 11 at the same school….
Middle East War: 7 Key Points from President AKD on Impact to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an external economic shock due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, urging the public and businesses to respond collectively to manage its impact. Key points from his…
CID probe launched into Makandure Madush killing
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush being shot dead by two unidentified gunmen while in the custody of the Colombo Crimes Division. Accordingly, the CID stated that statements…
4 injured after two drones fall near Dubai Airport
Dubai authorities have confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic…
CPC Chairman Urges Public to Use Fuel Sparingly Amid Energy Crisis
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ICC T20 Batting & Bowling new rankings issued
Left-handers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the first two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings in what is the first instance of an Indian batting pair making it a one-two in the format, with Kishan also eying…
PM meets ADB President in Manila, reviews Sri Lanka projects
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met senior officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its headquarters in Manila, Philippines, yesterday (March 10), during which discussions were focused on strengthening development cooperation, reviewing ongoing projects, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 March), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 307.61 to Rs. 307.18,…
EDB opens applications for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 exhibitor
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade exhibition, will take place from 18–21 June 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Designed to connect local…