US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns.

Commercial High Court issues interim injunctions against several Blue Ocean Group companies

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued several interim injunctions against Blue Ocean Legand Pvt Ltd, Blue Ocean Waves and Link Engineering, which are companies affiliated to the property developer Blue Ocean Group.

Public services at ID office resume this morning

The Department for Registration of Persons announced today that all public services which were suspended due to a sudden breakdown of the computer system, have resumed from 11 am today.

Grant relief package for poor, middle class: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to come up with a relief package for the poor and the middle class.

Strict fuel, energy saving rules imposed for government offices amid crisis

The government has introduced strict guidelines on the use of fuel and electricity in government institutions with immediate effect, warning of possible fuel supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Kananathan eyes gains for Sri Lankan businesses in Kenya as Kenya–China zero-tariff trade takes off

Former diplomat Ambassador Kananathan was among the distinguished international and regional dignitaries who witnessed a historic trade milestone yesterday, as Kenya officially flagged off its first consignment of exports to China under a newly established zero-duty access framework.

Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump’s talk of negotiations as ’fake news’

Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic’s power grid because of what he described as productive talks with Iranian officials.

Cement prices surge amid current crisis

The price of a bag of cement has risen sharply due to the ongoing economic crisis, building material sellers confirmed.

Chinese woman found murdered in Kohuwala

A 26-year-old Chinese woman was found murdered in the Kalubowila area of Kohuwala on Monday (23), police said.

Bhutan, Sri Lanka discuss strengthening air services and aviation training cooperation

Director General of Civil Aviation of the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, Kinley Wangchuk, paid a courtesy call on Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, to discuss strengthening cooperation in the aviation sector.

Women drugged, robbed and dumped in wells: Five arrested

The Kokkadicholai Police, in coordination with the Eastern Province Crimes Division, have arrested five suspects, including a woman, in connection with a chilling series of robberies that left one woman dead and another hospitalised after being thrown into a well.

Suspect who threatened motorists with machete remanded

A suspect who allegedly behaved in a manner that posed a threat to vehicles and passengers travelling along the Millawana–Melsiripura road has been remanded in custody until March 31, 2026, after being produced before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court.

UN chief warns of ‘climate chaos’ as WMO reports record heat and deepening planetary imbalance

’’Climate chaos is rewriting the rules of weather,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on World Meteorological Day, as new data confirmed accelerating global warming driven by record greenhouse gas levels.

Massive explosion at crude oil refinery rocks Texas city

A massive explosion at a Texas crude oil refinery shot up towering plumes of dark smoke and physically shook locals’ homes before they were ordered to shelter in place on Monday.

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iran’s moves to disrupt navigation in Strait of Hormuz - Saudi Envoy

In the midst of war raging in the Middle East, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani, in an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror, shares his country’s perspectives on the latest developments.

At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says

At least 34 people have died, and dozens of others have been wounded after a Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff in the south of the country, officials said.

Sri Lanka ranked 79th in the world for ‘Ease of doing business in and with’

Sri Lanka is ranked 79th out of 193 countries in the world in 2026 for ease of doing business due to growing confidence in its regulatory environment, signalling a positive growth in business confidence.

IRIS Dena came here at Sri Lanka’s invitation: Iranian envoy

Putting to rest speculation about the U.S. attack on an Iranian warship in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which killed 104 Iranian sailors, Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh said yesterday that the vessel ‘IRIS Dena’ came here at the invitation of the Sri Lankan authorities.

Govt moves to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential food items

Importers of essential food items and institutions involved in the food distribution network were summoned to the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development yesterday (23) to discuss measures to maintain uninterrupted supply and minimize possible disruptions due to the prevailing war situation.

ID office suspends all public services tomorrow

All public services, including the One-Day Service at the Head Office and all Provincial Offices of the Department for Registration of Persons will be suspended tomorrow, the Department for Registration of Persons announced today.

Suspended Customs officer arrested over Rs. 4 million palm oil fraud

An interdicted officer of the Sri Lanka Customs was arrested today by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

India, Sri Lanka discuss repercussions of West Asia conflict

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the repercussions of the West Asia conflict.

Bus fares to rise by 12.19% from tonight

Bus fares will be increased by 12.19% with effect from 12:01 a.m. on March 24, 2026, following Cabinet approval, in line with the National Tariff Policy, the National Transport Commission (NTC) announced.

President instructs officials to take measures to safeguard country’s energy conservation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country’s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts.

Brent crude falls to $96 as Trump orders delay in military action on Iran

Oil prices fell by ⁠more than 13 percent after ⁠Trump said he would order the military ‌to postpone any strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.

Iranian media say no direct or indirect contact with Trump, claim he ‘backed down’

Iran’s Fars news agency, quoting an unnamed Iranian source, says there has been no direct contact with US President Donald Trump, “not through an intermediary”.

Australia highlights strong education, cricket ties with Sri Lanka

The Australian High Commissioner noted that there are close relations between Australia and Sri Lanka in both the field of education and in the sport of cricket, during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (23).

Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump said on Monday ​the U.S. has had good ‌and productive conversations with Iran and he will order the military ​to postpone any military ​strikes against Iranian power plants ⁠and energy infrastructure for five ​days.

2 killed, dozens injured after Air Canada flight hits fire truck on runway at LaGuardia Airport, official says

An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Sunday, killing the flight’s pilot and copilot, injuring dozens and temporarily shutting down the the New York area’s third-busiest airport, officials said.

Importers assure no hike in milk powder, wheat flour prices

Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they will not raise prices of imported milk powder and wheat flour in the country.