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Tehran vows to target US-linked oil assets
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliation against regional facilities linked to US companies.
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March 16, 2026
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GMOA warns fuel quota could disrupt health services
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has urged the government to urgently address fuel and transport difficulties faced by doctors, warning that the current fuel quota system could disrupt the functioning of the country's health services.
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March 16, 2026
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Savings, Thrift and the Economic Future of Sri Lanka - Reflections on the 54th Anniversary of the National Savings Bank
Defining moments in a nation's economic journey, it is essential to reflect on the fundamental values that sustain long-term prosperity. Among these values, few are as powerful, as timeless, and as transformative as the culture of savings and thrift.
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March 16, 2026
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Fuel rationing begins: Police deployed as queues return
Long queues of vehicles once again lined roads near filling stations across the country yesterday as authorities reintroduced the QR-based fuel quota system, prompting the deployment of police officers to manage traffic and maintain order.
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March 16, 2026
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The silent crisis: A humanitarian plea for Sri Lankan healthcare
As a clinician whose journey in medicine began from the lecture halls of the Colombo Medical Faculty, in 1965, and then matured through securing the coveted MBBS(Ceylon) degree in 1970, followed by a further kaleidoscopic journey down the specialist corridors, from 1978 onwards, I have witnessed the remarkable evolution of healthcare in Sri Lanka.
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March 16, 2026
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Work-from-home option among measures discussed to overcome energy
The possibility of introducing work-from-home arrangements was among the measures discussed when President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met ministry secretaries and heads of state institutions yesterday to review steps to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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March 16, 2026
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Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens
Governments and businesses across Southeast Asia are scrambling to stave off energy shortages as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut to maritime traffic, amid the fallout of the United States-Israeli war on Iran, Al Jazeera has reported.
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March 16, 2026
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Iran lauds Lanka for assistance in saving Dena frigate sailors
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed appreciation to his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath for the assistance provided in the rescue of Iranian sailors from the Dena destroyer, which was attacked by a torpedo from the US Navy off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4, Islam Times has reported The foreign ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Friday night.
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March 16, 2026
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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz: BBC
Donald Trump has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route out of the Middle East, BBC has reported.
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March 16, 2026
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Sofia Colombo becomes Sri Lanka’s first GSTC-certified hotel
Sofia Colombo has become the first hotel in Sri Lanka to achieve Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) accreditation.
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March 16, 2026
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NPP pre-poll promises still unfulfilled - SLUNBA
Govt. focusing on importers rather than producers
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March 16, 2026
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Plant-based tourism could be Sri Lanka's overlooked growth opportunity: Andrea Diaz
As Sri Lanka searches for new sources of foreign exchange and sustainable economic reform, an unexpected opportunity may lie in something as simple as the food on its plate.
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March 16, 2026
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Kidney awareness drive at Kegalle hospital
A special awareness programme to mark World Kidney Day was held on March 12 at the Susantha Marapana Dialysis Unit of the Kegalle District General Hospital.
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March 16, 2026
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F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East.
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March 16, 2026
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Neutral Waters, Timeless Laws: Graf Spee, IRIS Dena, and the enduring relevance of neutrality
The Island Opinion
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March 16, 2026
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Huawei unveils 5G-A mobile transport solutions at MWC 2026
Huawei announced its new generation of 5G-A mobile transport solutions at MWC Barcelona 2026, introducing three key capabilities designed to support network evolution toward 6G.
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March 16, 2026
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Fad for electrolyte supplements
Social media platforms are full of influencers enthusiastically reviewing electrolyte supplements.
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March 16, 2026
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Achievements of the Hunduwa!
Attempting to bask in the glory of the past serves no purpose, some may argue supporting the contention of modern educationists who are advocating against the compulsory teaching of history to our youth.
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March 16, 2026
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Jaden's century confirms draw Thomians yearned for
S. Thomas’ retained the shield with a draw.
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March 16, 2026
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Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final
Daniil Medvedev brought an end to world number one Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026 to reach the final at Indian Wells.
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March 16, 2026
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 15 Series in Sri Lanka
Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi Note 15 Series in Sri Lanka, introducing three models: Redmi Note 15, Redmi Note 15 5G, and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G.
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March 16, 2026
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City of Dreams partners with FitsAir for direct Ahmedabad-Colombo flights
City of Dreams Sri Lanka has partnered with FitsAir and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to launch direct scheduled passenger flights connecting Ahmedabad and Colombo, enhancing connectivity for Indian travellers to South Asia's first integrated resort.
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March 16, 2026
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Fcode Labs launches Forevate to speed up business decisions
Fcode Labs has launched Forevate, a real-time market intelligence platform designed to help businesses respond faster to market changes.
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March 16, 2026
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Health Minister inspects two major pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Kandy
Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, conducted an inspection tour of two large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka, Kelun LifeScience (Pvt.) Ltd., and Celogen Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., located in the Pallekele Investment Zone, in Kandy, on Friday (13).
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March 16, 2026
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Iran, Lanka FMs discuss regional developments over telephone
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday evening to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.
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March 16, 2026
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ComBank and Ideal Motors join forces for Mahindra XUV 3XO leasing deal
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd to offer special leasing packages for the Mahindra XUV 3XO, aiming to make quality mobility solutions more accessible.
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March 16, 2026
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Agrovista Plantation plants 250,000 trees under 'One Million Trees' drive
Agrovista seeks to instill lifelong environmental awareness and responsibility among schoolchildren.
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March 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka's recovery reveals a 'numerical puzzle' in employment stats
Factory output rises, but many remain outside the labour market
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March 16, 2026
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PSC orders implementation of 2026 transfers from April 2
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has said transfers for which no specific date of implementation has been indicated should also take effect from the same date.
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March 16, 2026
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Browns EV launches fast-charging BAW E7 Pro at Rs. 5.8 million
Browns EV officially launched the fast-charging BAW E7 Pro electric vehicle to the Sri Lankan market recently at the Monarch Imperial, strengthening its affordable EV portfolio.
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