The Ministry of Energy announced that fuel will be issued to private passenger transport buses via depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), consolidating fuel distribution through SLTB facilities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119748
The Director General of Government Information said QR codes for fuel purchases can be updated easily by users who keep the same vehicle and phone number, resolving prior issues related to vehicle or number changes. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119747
Hamas, the Iran-aligned Palestinian group, urged Iran not to target neighboring countries, while reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to U.S.-Israeli attacks and emphasizing restraint in regional actions in support of Tehran’s right to self-defense. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119746
IRGC warned that attacks on U.S. bank branches operating in the Gulf could widen if further strikes on Iranian banking infrastructure target Iranian banks. The warning was reported by Press TV, issued on Saturday local time. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119745
Sri Lanka’s Illegal Assets Investigation Division froze assets worth Rs 55.5 million tied to a suspected drug trafficker, alleging the properties were acquired through illegal earnings. The action underscores ongoing efforts to confiscate proceeds from drug trafficking. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119744
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials begin a fresh round of talks in Paris to iron out remaining issues in their trade truce and smooth a path for President Donald Trump’s March trip to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping, aiming to set the stage for a Trump-Xi summit. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119743
The Department of Meteorology warns of fairly heavy showers or thundershowers across several parts of Sri Lanka, including Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts, mainly after 2:00 pm on March 15. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119742
President Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate a ceasefire, but he is not prepared to strike a deal, arguing the terms aren’t good enough. He declined to specify what terms would satisfy him, amid ongoing tensions over ending the war with Iran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119741
Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry announced the rollout of a QR Code system for vehicle fuel distribution, effective from 6:00 am on Sunday, March 15. The initiative aims to streamline allocations. Source: Ada Derana RSS, March 15, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119740
Two female Development Officers were arrested by Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding relief supplies intended for Cyclone Ditwah victims in the Aranayake Divisional Secretariat Division. The stock was found at their residences. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119739
