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In line with global market trends, gold prices in the local market have decreased by Rs. 5,000 today, bringing the total decline to approximately Rs. 38,000 compared to the previous week.As a result, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was valued at Rs. 408,000 on March 17, has fallen to Rs. 370,000 as of today (24).Similarly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign, which stood at Rs. 375,300 on March 17, has decreased to Rs. 340,400 today.Meanwhile, global gold prices have continued their downward trend compared to the previous day, with the price of gold recorded at USD…

On March 23, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) delivered a stark warning: Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory, with heat accumulating at record rates and the consequences expected to last for centuries, if not millennia. According to BBC and other global news outlets, the WMO’s annual State of the Global Climate report paints a dire picture of a planet pushed far beyond its natural limits by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide.In a year marked by extreme weather and mounting climate anxiety, the numbers are unequivocal. The 11 hottest years ever recorded have all occurred between 2015 and 2025,…

At least 34 people have been killed in a plane crash in Colombia.There were 125 on board the military transport aircraft.The country’s defence minister Pedro Anulfo Sanchez said on Monday the Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane had ‘‘suffered a tragic accident’’.The number of people killed was confirmed by the governor of the Putumayo region, where the crash happened.Earlier, authorities said 77 people had been rescued and taken to hospital – leaving around 40 unaccounted for.Colombian Air Force Commander Fernando Silva said in a video posted on social media that the plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew and that…

Due to a system failure, steps have been taken to temporarily suspend public services at the Department for Registration of Person (ID Office) today (24).Issuing a statement, the Department stated that public services will not be available at the Department of Registration of Persons’ head office and all regional offices today.Accordingly, the Department states that all public services, including the one-day service for issuing identity cards that was scheduled to be implemented today, will not be available.The Department further stated that steps will be taken to promptly resolve the issue in the system and resume public service activities.

Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about “constructive talks” with Tehran.“If the US exits the war, we must continue. From our perspective, toppling the regime is essential,” Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beytenu party, said at the opening of his party faction’s meeting, as reported by the daily Yedioth Ahronoth.Lieberman sharply criticized the Israeli government, saying it was focusing on internal legislative issues while security threats persist.“While residents of the north hear an air raid siren every few minutes, the Knesset…

An explosion was reported Monday at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, according to local media.A large fire broke out following the blast.A shelter-in-place order was issued for the west side of Port Arthur, according to reports.The cause of the explosion is not yet known.There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to officials who spoke to local news outlets.Police asked residents on the west side of the city to shelter in place.The shelter order would remain in effect until emergency personnel gave the all clear, the city’s emergency management agency and mayor said.The Texas state department of transportation…

The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines on the prudent use of fuel and energy to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial and District Secretaries, as well as heads of government and statutory institutions.The set of guidelines which was issued yesterday (22) has been issued in light of possible disruptions to fuel imports due to the escalating conflict situation in the Middle East region.Accordingly, the guidelines outline the following:Officials have been advised to avoid using individual vehicles for commuting to work and instead utilize public transport or group transport options whenever possible. Institutions have also been…

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia airport on Monday evening, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport.The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 24 miles per hour (39 kph), Flightradar24 said. The jet was ⁠operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada’s regional partner. An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia airport on Monday evening, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport.The…

At a press conference held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reiterated Iran’s commitment to its bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and emphasized continued cooperation between the two countries.Addressing the media, Ambassador Delkhosh described Sri Lanka as a friendly nation and stated that Iran maintains an open and supportive stance toward its partners. He noted that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to vessels of friendly countries, including Sri Lanka, and affirmed that Iran is prepared to facilitate the needs of such nations.The Ambassador further stated that Iran stands ready to…

Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court today (23) on a corruption charge.The court then ordered the defendants to be released on two surety bonds of Rs. 5 million each.The case was then ordered to be called for a pre-trial conference on May 15, Ada Derana reporter said. The defendants are accused of causing a loss of nearly Rs. 800 million to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) by canceling 03 long-term tenders that were scheduled to be used to purchase fuel for the country…