Middle East crisis hits Sri Lanka hard, diesel-petrol prices cross 400 rupees per liter
Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by nearly 25% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with diesel and petrol prices now inching towards levels seen during the 2022 economic crisis.
Sri Lankan captain says bye to PSL, will play with this team in IPL
Sri Lankan T20 team captain Dasun Shanaka has withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals as an injury replacement.
$130,000 in used cell phones, clothing, and shoes were seized in popular commerce centers by the SRI
The SRI in Ecuador has seized $130,000 worth of used cell phones, clothing, and shoes in efforts to combat illegal trading and tax evasion.
Cooking Over Open Fire - How the War Impacts the World's Poor
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is leading to severe fuel shortages, forcing people in countries like India and Sri Lanka to resort to cooking over open fires.
Sri Lanka refused ground access to US fighter jets
Sri Lanka has denied the United States permission to land two fighter jets on its territory, reaffirming its stance of neutrality amid international pressures.
A Blow to Trump: Refused US Warplanes with Missiles
Sri Lanka's president announced that the country declined a U.S. request to station military aircraft armed with anti-ship missiles at its international airport.
Sri Lanka declares a public holiday on Wednesdays to save fuel; see measures around the world
Sri Lanka has instituted a public holiday on Wednesdays to conserve fuel amidst a global oil supply crisis, exacerbated by Middle Eastern conflicts.
Sri Lanka Takes a Stand in Iran War, Denies Landing Permission to US Fighter Jets
Sri Lanka has denied the United States permission to land its fighter jets at Matala International Airport ahead of the Iran conflict, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining neutrality.
Sri Lanka claims it did not allow US military aircraft to land on its territory
Sri Lanka has refused to permit US military aircraft carrying weapons to land in the country, according to President.
IPL: 'Baby Malinga' ready to roar after fitness, opponents in trouble!
Sri Lanka Cricket has declared Matheesha Pathirana, also known as 'Baby Malinga', fit to play in the IPL, providing a significant boost for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the tournament.
VIDEO ⟩ Some Asian countries switch to a four-day work week due to oil crisis
Several Asian countries are implementing various measures to cope with rising energy prices, including adopting a four-day work week in certain sectors.
If you couldn't declare taxes on March 16, here are the new deadlines given by the SRI
Ecuador's tax agency, SRI, has extended tax declaration deadlines for individuals who couldn't submit by March 16 due to system interruptions.
Wednesdays Off ⟩ See How Asian Countries Are Conserving Fuel
Asian countries are implementing various measures to conserve fuel amid shortages heightened by geopolitical tensions.
Measures Asian countries have taken due to the oil crisis: cars can only be driven every other day
Asian countries are implementing significant changes in work schedules and fuel regulations to cope with the oil crisis exacerbated by the conflict in Iran.
Four-day working week implemented in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has officially adopted a four-day working week as a measure to address the ongoing oil crisis exacerbated by the effects of war.
Get up to date with SRI: more than 600,000 notifications sent to correct errors on time and avoid fines
The Ecuadorian tax authority has sent over 600,000 notifications to taxpayers to prompt them to review and correct their tax information to avoid penalties.
Impact of War: Four-Day Working Week in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day working week due to fuel scarcity exacerbated by the ongoing war in West Asia.
Four-Day Working Week in Sri Lanka Due to Oil Crisis
Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day working week in response to an ongoing oil crisis exacerbated by the impacts of war.
Middle East: Which country declared a holiday every… Wednesday due to fuel shortages
Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday for government agencies to save fuel amidst potential shortages resulting from the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.
Sri Lanka creates four-day work week to conserve fuel amid Middle East war
Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day work week to conserve fuel amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, affecting both public and educational institutions.
Iranian Ship Suddenly Sunk Offshore: 'What is Wrong with the World'
A U.S. submarine sank the Iranian frigate Denna in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka amidst ongoing airstrikes in Iran, raising concerns about the geopolitical implications and environmental impact on local beaches.
New Rule to Save Fuel in Sri Lanka, Learn...
The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day work week for government offices, schools, and universities to conserve fuel amidst a crisis.
After Pakistan, Sri Lanka also surrenders to fuel crisis, extends holidays in offices
Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day work week in response to a severe fuel crisis exacerbated by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war
Sri Lanka is implementing a four-day work week to conserve fuel and gas reserves affected by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Sri Lanka designates Wednesday as a holiday to avoid energy crisis
Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday for schools, universities, and government offices to mitigate a looming energy crisis exacerbated by fuel shortages.
Sri Lanka and Thailand bring in fuel-rationing measures amidst Middle East war
Sri Lanka and Thailand are implementing fuel-rationing measures due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
‘Outsiders’ Have Intruded into Sri Lanka's Domestic and Maritime Politics, Lankan Pain Emerged at the India Today Conclave
Namal Rajapaksa, the son of Sri Lanka's exiled president Mahinda Rajapaksa, discussed Sri Lanka's domestic and maritime politics at the India Today Conclave.
Ramadan in Sri Lanka: Warm Traditions for a Minority Living the Spirit of Community
The article explores how Sri Lankan Muslims, as a minority, celebrate Ramadan with unique traditions and community spirit supported by government facilitation.
75 Years and 30 Ramadans: The Story of a Reciter Traveling Through Sri Lanka with the Quran
A 75-year-old reciter named Sheikh Ahmed Labiy Aliyar travels across Sri Lanka to promote Quranic recitation among the Muslim minority, especially during Ramadan.
84 dead Iranian sailors sent home to Iran from Sri Lanka
84 Iranian sailors killed in a torpedo attack on their ship have been returned to Iran from Sri Lanka, while 32 survivors remain on the island.
Desperate attempt by Iran to save navy ship sunk by the USA created diplomatic dilemma for Sri Lanka
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. torpedo near Sri Lanka triggered a humanitarian response and diplomatic tensions involving Iran and Sri Lanka.
Iran's frantic attempt to save its ships before the torpedo attack
Iran is struggling to salvage its ships following a devastating US torpedo attack that sank one of its warships near Sri Lanka.
Bodies of 84 sailors to be sent from Sri Lanka to Iran, died in American attack
The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors, killed in an American submarine attack, are being repatriated to Iran after a Sri Lankan court ordered their handover to the Iranian embassy.
Iran prepares to transport the bodies of 84 sailors from Sri Lanka after attack by American submarine
Iran is taking steps to repatriate the bodies of 84 sailors who died in a torpedo attack on an Iranian destroyer by an American submarine.
Sri Lanka repatriates 84 Iranian sailors killed in US submarine attack
Sri Lanka is repatriating the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka's coast.
The travel agency's solution has brought Finnish people to the brink of fury: "Things handled poorly"
A group of Finnish tourists stranded in Sri Lanka due to the Iran war expressed outrage over their travel agency's plan to return them via Dubai, against the Finnish Foreign Ministry's travel warnings.
That black night at Eden... when Kambli broke down on the field, the dream was shattered
The article recounts the emotional turmoil experienced by Indian cricket fans after the team lost the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, highlighting Vinod Kambli's tears on the field as a symbol of shattered hopes.
The Request from Iran, the Fear of the Trump Administration: How Sri Lanka Was Drawn into the Middle Eastern War
A recent incident involving a U.S. torpedo sinking an Iranian naval vessel near Sri Lanka resulted in an influx of casualties to the city's main hospital, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in the region.
SRI carried out nearly 200 controls on gas stations and sent more than 3,200 letters to taxpayers in the fuel sector
The Ecuadorian tax authority, SRI, conducted around 200 inspections of gas stations and sent over 3,200 warning letters to taxpayers in the fuel distribution sector.
Kaisa Kuusnõmme's dream trip failed due to the Middle Eastern conflict: this yellow-haired rascal could jump a bomb!
Estonian fitness athlete Kaisa Kuusnõmme expressed her disappointment on social media after her long-awaited flight to Sri Lanka was canceled due to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
Travel agency plans to fly more Finns to Dubai – Auli was shocked
A Finnish travel agency, Albatros Travel, is set to return a group of 28 Finns stranded in Sri Lanka through Dubai, despite ongoing missile strikes in the region.
Sri Lankan court orders the handover of the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to the Tehran embassy
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the transfer of 84 deceased Iranian sailors' bodies to their embassy in Colombo following their deaths in a naval incident off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Crisis Regarding LPG in India's Neighboring Countries
India's neighboring countries are facing a worsening situation related to LPG shortages, impacting regional stability.
Iran: At least 104 killed in attack on frigate
At least 104 people were killed and 32 injured when a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, according to Iranian sources.
US Pressures Sri Lanka on Return of Iranian Warship Survivors
The US is reportedly urging the Sri Lankan government not to send survivors of an Iranian warship that sank due to a torpedo attack back to Iran.
Asian Waters on Fire: This is How the War Could Shift East
An Iranian naval vessel was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, raising fears of an expanded conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
After the U.S. sinks an Iranian warship, Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel
Sri Lanka has taken custody of 204 sailors from an Iranian warship that sought assistance after the vessel was reportedly sunk by the U.S.
Sri Lanka takes custody of second Iranian ship after rescuing crew
Sri Lanka has taken custody of the IRIS Bushehr, the second Iranian ship, and rescued its crew following a recent incident involving the US sinking another Iranian vessel.
The Mk-48 and the Attack: Here’s How the USS Charlotte Nuclear Submarine Sank the Ship of Iran
The USS Charlotte, a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine, sank the Iranian warship Iris Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka using a Mk-48 torpedo.
Iranian vessel suffers engine failure, offloads crew days after US submarine sank other ship
An Iranian naval ship, the IRIS Bushehr, offloaded over 200 crew members in Sri Lanka after experiencing engine failure, following the recent sinking of another Iranian vessel by a U.S. submarine.