Iran war’s energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption
The war in the Middle East has triggered a nightmare scenario for the global energy system, slashing so much supply that consumers around the world must both pay up big and lower consumption. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel along the Iranian coast, has stopped the passage of 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied …
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Wife is not a maid’’: Indian Supreme Court to man seeking divorce over household chores
Emphasising that household chores should be shared between husband and wife, Supreme Court on Friday observed that times have changed and a husband must share the burden of work. “You’re not marrying a maid, you’re marrying a life partner,” said a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta to a man seeking divorce on grounds of “cruelty”. “You have …
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Iran fires 2 ballistic missiles towards US, UK military bases in Diego Garcia
(TIMES OF INDIA) – Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, but neither struck the US–UK military base, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing US officials. According to the report, one missile broke apart during flight, while a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the second. It remains uncertain whether the interceptor …
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US Temporarily lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil stuck at sea
The US Treasury temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels, in Washington’s latest step to stem a supply crisis over the Middle East war. The authorisation allows for the delivery and sale of Iranian crude oil and other petroleum products loaded onto ships before Mar 20, and will last through Apr 19. The “short-term authorization” will allow …
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The cabinet committee appointed to conduct the government service properly meets
The first meeting of the cabinet committee appointed to conduct the government service properly was held yesterday (19) at the Presidential office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. There was a long discussion here regarding continuous public service, managing force in the face of challenges currently arising due to the Middle East military situation. Also, the committee …
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Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities Holds Discussions with Twelve Ministries on 2026 Budget Allocations and Progress
The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities recently held discussions with twelve ministries on the allocations made under the 2026 Budget for persons with disabilities and the progress of their implementation. The meeting was held in Parliament under the chairmanship of Hon. Member of Parliament Sugath Wasantha de Silva. Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development informed …
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United States Special Representative for South and Central Asia Meets the President
The United States Special Representative for South and Central Asia, and United States Ambassador to India, Mr Sergio Gor, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, discussions were held on further strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Sri Lanka. The President also briefed …
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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to ‘reverse course’
The Trump administration’s top official on counterterrorism has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the war in Iran, and urged the president to “reverse course”. In a letter posted on Tuesday to his X account, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said that Iran posed “no imminent threat” to the US and claimed that the Trump administration “started this …
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Ministries Required to Implement Practical Fuel Conservation Plans – President Instructs Officials
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that each Ministry must have a practical plan in place for fuel conservation, noting that it should be a sustainable, data-driven process that ensures minimal energy consumption. The President further instructed that a report on this matter be submitted promptly at the ministerial level. President Dissanayake issued these instructions while attending a meeting with the …
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COPF Approves the Motion on Salaries of Officers and Employees of the CIABC
The Committee on Public Finance has granted approval for the motion on the determination of the remuneration and the service conditions of officers and employees of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2023. This approval was given after consideration at a meeting of the Committee on Public …
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