Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 6:15 pm

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President orders urgent energy-saving measures

March 23, 2026 - 6:15 pm

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered urgent measures to protect the country’s energy supply, calling on the public to reduce electricity use during peak hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 6:43 pm

Sri Lanka bus fares increased by 12.19%

March 23, 2026 - 6:43 pm

The bus fares in Sri Lanka will be increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today (March 23).

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 6:36 pm

Illustration showing Donald Trump and an Iranian figure facing away from each other with a “No Contact” stamp, symbolizing Iran denying any communication or talks with Trump

Iran denies any contact with Trump, disputes talk claims

March 23, 2026 - 6:36 pm

Iran’s Fars news agency claims there has been no contact with US President Donald Trump, contradicting his statement that talks with Iran are under way.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 5:50 pm

Three-wheeler fares increased following fuel price hike

March 23, 2026 - 5:50 pm

The Road Passenger Transport Authority of the Western Province has decided to increase the three-wheeler fare for the first kilometre by Rs. 10 due to the recent fuel price hike.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 5:35 pm

Donald Trump halts Iran strikes for five days after “productive” talks

March 23, 2026 - 5:35 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump postpones planned strikes on Iran for five days after what he described as “very good and productive” talks aimed at resolving Middle East tensions.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 4:15 pm

Oil tanker ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz between rugged coastlines at sunset, illustrating global oil shipping route

Iran Defence Council sets Hormuz passage rule for ‘non-hostile countries’

March 23, 2026 - 4:15 pm

Iran’s high-level security body, the Defence Council, has said the only way for non-hostile countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is by coordinating with Iran, while warning that any attack on its coasts or islands could lead to the Gulf being blocked.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 3:39 pm

Bakery prices in Sri Lanka rise by Rs. 10 amid fuel cost surge

March 23, 2026 - 3:39 pm

The Bakery Owners’ Association in Sri Lanka has decided to increase the price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs. 10, effective from midnight today (March 23).

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 1:02 pm

Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Alireza Delkhosh

Iran pledges oil support and strong backing for Sri Lanka

March 23, 2026 - 1:02 pm

The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, reaffirmed Iran’s strong support for Sri Lanka, stating that Iran is ready to supply oil and essential goods while keeping key maritime routes open and ensuring the safety of Sri Lankans in Iran.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 11:29 am

Ex-Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, brother indicted over Rs. 800 Million fuel tender loss

March 23, 2026 - 11:29 am

Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Dhammika Ranatunga were served indictments before the Colombo High Court today (March 23) over a corruption case linked to an alleged Rs. 800 million loss.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 10:12 am

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption - CIABOC Sri Lanka

Brigadier arrested over illegal Colombo housing allocation

March 23, 2026 - 10:12 am

A retired Sri Lanka Army Brigadier was arrested over alleged corruption in the allocation of 22 housing units under Colombo’s Urban Regeneration Project.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 9:32 am

Sri Lanka introduces fuel QR override feature to resolve QR code access issues

Investigations launched on 153 mobile connections in Sri Lanka over fuel QR code fraud

March 23, 2026 - 9:32 am

Sri Lankan authorities have launched investigations into 153 mobile phone connections linked to the illegal use of fuel QR codes, referring suspects to the Computer Crime Investigation Division.

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Mar 23 2026 March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 8:22 am

Sri Lanka Police seize over 6,000 liters of illegal fuel, arrest five suspects

March 23, 2026 - 8:22 am

Sri Lanka Police arrested five suspects and seized large quantities of illegally stored fuel, including more than 6,000 liters of diesel, petrol, and kerosene, during coordinated raids carried out on March 22, 2026.

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Mar 22 2026 March 22, 2026 March 22, 2026 No Comment 8:30 pm

Lanka IOC increases fuel prices effective March 22, 2026

March 22, 2026 - 8:30 pm

Lanka IOC has decided to increase its fuel prices, effective March 22, 2026.

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Mar 22 2026 March 22, 2026 March 23, 2026 No Comment 8:18 pm

View of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at Colombo Port, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka container transport charges rise 20% amid fuel price surge

March 22, 2026 - 8:18 pm

Container transport charges for imports and exports will increase by 20% from midnight today (March 22) due to rising fuel prices, industry officials announced.

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