Applications called for 453 medical officer posts

The Ministry of Health has called for applications from 453 medical graduates who successfully completed their internship training on July 4, 2025, for appointments to Grade I Medical Officer positions.

Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has agreed to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, in what Islamabad has called a meaningful step towards easing one of the worst energy crises in modern history.

’Grateful for India’s swift support’: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he is grateful for India’s swift support in supplying 38,000 MT of fuel.

Houthis threaten to choke off second vital fuel route as they target Israel in missile attack

The Houthis raised the stakes in the Middle East conflict on Saturday with a threat to cripple the global economy by blocking a second vital oil shipping route.

Consider model similar to India’s recent fuel tax adjustment: Namal tells government

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called upon the government to consider a model similar to India’s recent fuel tax adjustment.

Awareness session on new online system at Colombo Port on March 31

An awareness session will be held on March 31, to educate the trading community and other stakeholders on a new online mechanism aimed at preventing malpractices at the NCT Exit Gate of the Colombo Port.

Sri Lanka Police calls for applications for 100 legal officer posts

The Sri Lanka Police has invited applications for the recruitment of 100 qualified lawyers to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Police (Legal Officers), as announced in Government Gazette No. 2477 dated February 20, 2026.

Sajith thanks India for supplying fuel to SL

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa thanked India for its decision to supply fuel to Sri Lanka.

SL could have obtained fuel from Russia earlier if more associated with BRICS: Namal

Sri Lanka would have been able to obtain fuel from Russia much earlier if it was associated more with BRICS, the internal organization which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

Two Australian states to offer free transport as fuel prices rise

Two Australian states will temporarily offer free public transport to ease the effects of rising fuel costs, as prolonged hostilities in the Middle East increase supply risks.

Police warn of burglary risks as nights get warmer

The Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory urging homeowners to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent burglaries during the prevailing warm weather.

Three arrested over school assault circulated on social media

Three students have been arrested in connection with an assault involving schoolchildren in the Hatton area, after video footage of the incident circulated on social media.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on March 31, 2026, to participate in the 11th round of bilateral political consultations between Sri Lanka and the Russia.

Two suspects deported from India over drug trafficking links

Two suspects accused of aiding a large-scale drug trafficking operation have been deported to Sri Lanka from India, police said.

Thousands of U.S. marines arrive in Middle East as Yemen’s Houthis join war against Israel

A U.S. Navy ship carrying some 2,500 marines has now arrived in the Middle East, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday, while Houthi rebels in Yemen launched strikes on Israel.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatens US universities in the Middle East

After US-Israeli strikes destroyed two Iranian universities, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a statement warning employees, professors, and students of US universities in the region to stay away from campuses.

Five-hour water cut for Dehiwala, Moratuwa on Sunday

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a scheduled 5-hour water cut for several key areas in the Colombo suburbs on Sunday, March 29.

Worldwide ’’No Kings’’ rallies set to draw millions protesting against Trump

Organizers of Saturday’s ’’No Kings’’ rallies across the country are predicting that the protests against the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration could add up to one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history, with Minnesota taking center stage.

SMART railway service pilot to begin in April

A new “SMART Railway Service” is set to be introduced to modernise Sri Lanka’s railway ticketing system, with a pilot programme scheduled to begin in early April.

Police, STF to recruit 7500 to fill vacancies

Applications have been called for to fill approximately 7,500 vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force island-wide, including in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

Five CPC officials appointed to examine fuel-related issues in state institutions

The committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods has decided to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to cover all Ministries in order to examine fuel-related issues and undertake necessary interventions.

War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran

The United States expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within “weeks, not months,” and can achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday.

No fuel price revision at end of March: CPC

The fuel prices will not be increased again at the end of March, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said.

Police Sergeant killed while attempting to stop illegal sand transport

A police sergeant died after being hit by a tractor that was illegally transporting sand.

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attack on Israel as war on Iran intensifies

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Israel with a barrage of ballistic missiles – their first such strikes since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 postponed

The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026, scheduled for March 30, 2026 has been postponed, the Board of Investment (BOI) said.

Sri Lanka ranked second most unaffordable housing market in Asia

Sri Lanka has been ranked the second in the world’s most unaffordable housing markets as per a report published by ’The Economist’.

Sri Lanka among nations most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz closure: Study

A new report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy has sounded a sharp alarm for Sri Lanka, ranking it as one of the most vulnerable nations globally to a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Even Buddhist temples not spared by present crisis in country: Sajith

The present crisis situation in Sri Lanka has not even spared Buddhist temples and pirivenas, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Global Energy Lockdown in the near future.’’ Sri Lanka must treat this as a national emergency

What began as geopolitical brinkmanship has now triggered a phenomenon analysts are calling the “Global Energy Lockdown.” With major oil-producing regions engulfed in conflict, supply chains severed, and the price of a barrel of crude spiralling to historic highs, the global economy is facing its most severe energy shock in half a century.