Trump Warns of Escalation After South Pars Attack, Says US Knew Nothing of Strike CeylonWire March 19, 2026 US President Donald Trump has said the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars
President Dissanayake, Qatar Amir Discuss Regional Tensions and Energy Stability CeylonWire March 19, 2026 The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has held a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara
Trump Criticises France Over Refusal to Join Hormuz Security Task Force CeylonWire March 18, 2026 US President Donald Trump has criticised French President Emmanuel Macron after France declined to join a US-led multinational task force
CPC to Introduce WhatsApp Support for QR Fuel System Issues CeylonWire March 18, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says steps are being taken to introduce nine WhatsApp numbers, one for each province, to
Health Ministry Introduces Work-From-Home on Wednesdays to Reduce Fuel Use CeylonWire March 18, 2026 The Ministry of Health has permitted officers in selected sectors to work from home every Wednesday in line with government
38,000 Metric Tons of LP Gas Received, Another Shipment Expected Soon CeylonWire March 18, 2026 The President says that 38,000 metric tons of LP gas have already been received for Litro this month. He also
Cabinet Approves Action Against Illegal Use of eZCash and mCash for Crime CeylonWire March 18, 2026 The Cabinet has approved legal action against individuals involved in drug trafficking and organized crime using eZCash and mCash payment
Thundershowers Expected Across Most Parts of the Island Today CeylonWire March 18, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places across most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. today (18), according
Weekly Wednesday Holiday for Public Sector Begins Today Amid Fuel Crisis CeylonWire March 18, 2026 The government has decided to grant a weekly holiday to public sector employees every Wednesday starting today (18), until further
Universities Shift to Online Lectures Amid Fuel Crisis CeylonWire March 17, 2026 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed vice-chancellors to conduct lectures through online platforms in response to the ongoing fuel