As of March 24, 2026, Sri Lankan gold prices have fallen about Rs 38,000 over the past week, with a Rs 5,000 decline today. The drop aligns with global market trends, reflecting continued weaker sentiment in local bullion markets. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120161
Iran fired multiple waves of missiles at Israel, according to the Israeli military. The report says Trump postponed threats to bomb Iran’s power grid, citing productive talks with Iranian officials. Iran dismisses Trump’s negotiations as fake news. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120160
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held productive talks on the implications of the West Asia conflict and related regional tensions. They discussed how the ongoing crisis affects their countries and regional stability. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120159
A 38-year-old suspect, Sumithra Arachchige Lalantha Gunawardena, also known as Walpola Lala, has been arrested by Mulleriyawa Police. He is linked to a series of housebreakings and possession of illicit goods, and was nabbed with ICE drugs and sharp weapons. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120156
During his Sri Lanka visit, Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank, emphasized private sector investment as essential to Sri Lanka’s next growth phase after a roundtable with Colombo private sector leaders. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120155
The World Meteorological Organization warned of a climate emergency as global heat hits record levels, stating Earth’s climate is in uncharted territory with heat accumulating at unprecedented rates and consequences lasting centuries or millennia. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120154
Air India Group will operate 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West region on Tuesday, including West Asia routes, but several destinations remain temporarily suspended, per an Air India press release. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120153
Brent crude prices rebounded above $100 a barrel after dipping on Monday, signaling a broader return above the $100 level for global oil prices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120152
The Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) temporarily suspended public services today, March 24, 2026, due to a system failure. Steps were taken to halt operations while technical issues are resolved. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120151
An explosion was reported at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, triggering a shelter advisory, according to local media. The incident occurred Monday, March 24, 2026, with AdaDerana noting the report via its RSS feed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120150