Sri Lankans consume 34kg of sugar a year, three times the WHO limit
Average sugar consumption locally is more than three times higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), says Dr. Chandana Gajanayake, a Consultant Dental Surgeon, warning of growing oral health risks. Dr. Chandana Gajanayake said a…
Free meals offered to stranded tourists in Sri Lanka
A programme to provide free meals to tourists stranded in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict in the region began today (06) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in Colpetty, Colombo. Authorities said meals will…
Russia says Middle East conflict boosting demand for its oil and gas
Russia said Friday (6) that demand for its oil and gas has increased as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy supplies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told that the war has led to a significant rise in demand…
Putin holds telephone call with Iran President
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Moscow reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities involving Iran. According to a statement shared by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s “principled…
Sri Lankan SC Judge moves Indian Court to remove Old News Reports
A judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has approached the Karnataka High Court in India seeking the removal of links to old online news reports about him from Google, according to a report by The Hindu. The report…
US pressing Sri Lanka Not to repatriate Iranian Sailors: Reuters
The United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, according to an internal U.S. State Department cable reported by Reuters. The cable, dated March 6, said the…
Sri Lankan Woman found dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Australia
A Sri Lankan woman has been found dead at a rural property in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley in Australia, as police investigate what is being treated as a suspected murder-suicide. Australian media reported that the bodies of 47-year-old Chamindika Jayawardena and…
Govt doubles allowances for officials engaged in comprehensive disaster operations
The government has doubled allowances paid to public officials engaged in extended disaster response operations under a new circular issued by the National Disaster Relief Services Centre. The circular, issued under the Ministry of Defence, numbered 04/2026 and dated March…
Iran FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescue efforts during call with Vijitha Herath
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of India and Sri Lanka to discuss regional developments following the recent military escalation involving the United States and Israel. In the discussions with India’s Foreign…
Oil could hit $150 if Middle East War escalates: Qatar Energy Minister
Oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates further, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned. In an interview with the Financial Times, al-Kaabi cautioned that a widening war in the…