Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), says his party will reveal the mastermind behind the Easter attacks on March 31, 2026. He stated the disclosure is ready for the country. AdaDerana RSS, March 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119796
Mohamed Uvais, former CPC chairman, urged the government to reduce fuel taxes to help stabilize prices as much as possible, arguing tax relief could ease price volatility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119795
A hospital fire in Odisha, India, killed at least 10 patients in the trauma care unit on Monday, according to officials; authorities are investigating the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119794
Two suspects were arrested in Kotadeniyawa and Ahungalla for possessing narcotics, including heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119793
President Donald Trump said he has asked about seven countries to join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz by sending warships to keep it open. So far, there are no commitments, as oil prices rise amid the Iran-related conflict. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119792
French President Emmanuel Macron pressed Iran to halt attacks across the Middle East and called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone conversation with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119790
Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin, valued at about Rs 3 billion, were found on a multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119786
Dubai authorities say a fire near Dubai International Airport, caused by a drone attack, is contained and flights are suspended. No injuries reported. The Dubai Media Office is handling the blaze; details are ongoing. Incident reported March 16, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119784
Donald Trump says he expects China to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. He told the Financial Times about his upcoming summit in Beijing with Xi Jinping, following his comments on NATO. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119783
According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2:00 pm today. The weather alert indicates localized rainfall across these areas; viewers are advised to stay updated for possible thunderstorm activity. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119782