Oil prices sink over 5% on ceasefire hopes in Middle East
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Oil prices sink over 5% on ceasefire hopes in Middle East
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6,872 liters of illegal fuel seized in Gonapola raid
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Sri Lanka Police seized a total of 6,872 liters of diesel and petrol hidden at a house in Gonapola on March 24, 2026, and arrested a 46-year-old suspect for illegal possession without a license.
Sri Lanka, India leaders discuss Middle East crisis
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation this evening (March 24) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the escalating war situation in the Middle East.
Presidentβs room at Jayewardenepura hospital opened to public
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The special room reserved for the President of Sri Lanka at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was opened to the general public for treatment today (March 24), following instructions from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Sri Lanka secures USD 480 Million ADB support amid crisis
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=92364

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the amount approved for Sri Lanka for this year (2026) from USD 380 million to USD 480 million, and to promptly disburse USD 200 million of that total in light of the current situation.
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe arrested over corruption
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=92360

Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe was arrested at around 9:10 a.m. today (March 24) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of corruption.
Sri Lanka waives fees to boost QR payments
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Sri Lanka sees sharp cement price increase
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Sri Lanka enforces strict public service energy and fuel saving rules amid Middle East crisis
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=92349

Due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East and the risk of fuel import disruptions to Sri Lanka, new nationwide guidelines have been issued to strictly manage fuel and energy use while ensuring uninterrupted essential services.
Texas refinery explosion sends black smoke over port Arthur, forces shelter-in-place
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A powerful explosion at a Texas oil refinery sent thick black smoke into the sky, shook homes, and forced residents to shelter in place Monday (March 23).