Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects were further remanded until April 2 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, as reported March 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119996
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology across Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central and Uva provinces, and the Vavuniya, Kurunegala and Ampara districts. The alert warns of dangerous weather; details were published by AdaDerana on March 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119995
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today provided a parliamentary clarification on domestic fuel prices, in light of rising global crude prices and related international fuel hikes triggered by the Middle East crisis. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119991
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that licenses have been immediately granted to five private companies to supply fuel specifically for exporters in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119990
Sri Lanka Police arrested a man in the Salmalyaya area of Katuwewa, Hambantota, on charges of hoarding nearly 500 litres of fuel. The incident was reported by AdaDerana on March 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119989
During a special statement in Parliament on March 20, 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake updated MPs on orders for fuel shipments and their anticipated arrival dates. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119988
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the government rejected Iran’s naval vessel entry and U.S. aircraft requests, outlining the reasons behind denying Iranian ships permission to enter Sri Lankan territorial waters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119986
Police arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting and killing of Army Upul, a close associate of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, in the Batuwatta area of Ragama. Investigators say they have uncovered further details about the murder. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119985
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is addressing Parliament to provide an update on the current international and domestic situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119984
Netanyahu says Israel will halt attacks on an Iranian gas field, even as Iran steps up strikes on Gulf oil and gas facilities. The conflict heightens energy-market volatility and risks to the global economy, with reports published March 20, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119983