Pakistan’s T20 cricket league cuts venues, crowds due to Gulf crisis

Pakistan’s Twenty20 league will be held on schedule from March 26 but without crowds and only at two venues to save resources due to the Gulf crisis, the country’s cricket chief announced Sunday.

Lanka IOC increases fuel prices across categories

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in fuel prices across several categories, effective from today (22).

Fuel price increase in May could be unbearable: Minister warns

If the ongoing war situation does not come under control in the coming weeks, there would be a fuel price increase that cannot be borne in the next fuel price revision, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa warned.

Britain sees no evidence that Iran is targeting Europe with missiles

British cabinet minister Steve Reed ​said on Sunday that there was no ‌assessment that backed claims Iran is planning to strike Europe with ballistic missiles, or that it even has ​the capacity to do so.

Dubai Porsches land on Kenya island due to war

Thousands of high-end cars being shipped from Japan and destined for Dubai have been dropped off on the Kenyan island of Lamu, port authorities said, as the Mideast war provides a boost to African shipping hubs.

Netanyahu calls for international involvement in US-Israeli war on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on world leaders to participate in the US-Israeli assault on Iran.

Bakery owners to announce price revision tomorrow amid fuel price surge

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association will decide on increasing the prices of bakery products tomorrow, Association Chairman N. K. Jayawardena said.

Bus fares set to rise as diesel price surge exceeds 10% threshold

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has said that the recent increase in the price of Lanka Auto Diesel, when applied to the bus fare formula, has pushed current bus fares up by more than 10 percent.

Western Province to announce three-wheeler fare revision this evening

The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority will announce a revision of three-wheeler fares this evening, Authority Chairman Gamini Jayasinghe said.

Container transport charges increased by 20% from tonight

The Container Transport Owners’ Association (CTOA) has decided to increase container transport charges by 20 percent with effect from tonight, citing the recent fuel price hike.

Government still incurs Rs. 100 loss from diesel, Rs. 20 from petrol: Nalinda

The government has introduced a supportive mechanism in the fuel price increase where the government incurs a loss of Rs. 20 billion monthly from fuel sales at the current rates, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said today.

Explainer: Sri Lanka Fuel QR Code System - Complete Guide to Register, Download and Fuel Quotas

This guide explains how the QR code fuel system works, how to register your vehicle, how to download your QR code, and the weekly fuel limits for different types of vehicles.

Prices of other essential goods, services will increase

The fuel price hike will lead to the increase in the prices of other goods and services, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar said today.

CMC to resume parking charges from tomorrow

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to resume vehicle parking charges within the city from tomorrow (23).

Iran war’s energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption

The war in the Middle East has triggered a nightmare scenario for the global energy system, slashing so much supply that consumers around the world must both pay up big and lower consumption.

Qatar launches search operation after helicopter crash at sea

Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction.

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says

Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ​ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister ‌Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday.

Iran warns of regional strikes as Trump threatens energy sites

Iran warned on Sunday it would target U.S. and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its energy facilities come under attack, as Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian energy sites over the Strait of Hormuz.

Four Sri Lankans injured while filming Iranian attack in Israel

Four Sri Lankan nationals have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries while attempting to videograph the Iranian missile attack in Dimona, Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed.

Iran strikes towns near Israel’s nuclear site, wounds over 100

Israeli rescuers say more than 100 people have been wounded in Iranian missile attacks on the southern city of Dimona – home to Israel’s main nuclear facility – and nearby Arad, in one of the most dramatic escalations since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Three-wheelers associations seek Rs. 20 fare hike amid fuel hike

In response to the government’s latest increase in petrol prices, three-wheeler associations have formally requested an immediate fare adjustment.

Weather alert: Showers expected in key provinces after 1 p.m.

The Meteorology Department has issued the weather forecast for today (22), predicting thundershowers in several areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1 p.m.

CAA launches islandwide market raids for New Year

With the aim of preventing consumers from being treated unfairly in the market during the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive season, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to implement a special market raids and investigations program throughout the island from Saturday (March 20).

Sinopec, LIOC raise fuel prices following CPC revision

Fuel prices across multiple suppliers were increased following the latest revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which came into effect from midnight on March 21.

Thriposha production resumes after months-long disruption

Thriposha production has resumed following a months-long halt caused by a shortage of standardized maize, the key raw material required for its manufacture.

Two suspects arrested in Chilaw over viral child abuse video

The Chilaw Police have arrested two individuals following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media depicting an attempted sexual assault on a male child. The incident reportedly took place at a hair salon located at the Kakkapalliya junction in Chilaw.

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to ’’obliterate’’ Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of ​Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about ’’winding down’’ the war.

NTC to announce revised bus fares today

The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that new bus fares in line with the recent fuel price increase will be released today.

Bus fares likely to rise by 15% following diesel price hike

Bus fares are expected to increase by at least 15 percent following the recent surge in diesel prices, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said.

25kg Kothalahimbutu seized at BIA from Chinese passenger

25kg Kothalahimbutu seized at BIA from Chinese passenger Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized 25 kilograms of Kothalahimbutu concealed in tea packets from a Chinese passenger attempting to leave the country. The detection was made yesterday (21) at the departure terminal when the 37-year-old passenger was preparing to board China Eastern Airlines flight MU 6018 bound for Shanghai. Upon inspection of his l