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இலங்கை பெட்ரோல் தட்டுப்பாடு: Sri Lanka announced a four-day workweek starting March 18, 2026, designating every Wednesday as a public holiday for most state institutions, schools, universities, and judiciary to mitigate potential fuel shortages due to the West Asia war.
இலங்கை – பெட்ரோல் விலை – Sri Lanka raised petrol and diesel prices by over 8% (LKR 22 per litre) from midnight Monday to curb panic buying and hoarding triggered by fears of supply disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict. மத்திய கிழக்கு மோதல் காரணமாக உலக கச்சா எண்ணெய் $100 தாண்டியதால், இலங்கை பெட்ரோல்-டீசல் விலையை லங்கா ரூபாய் 22 (ஒரு லிட்டருக்கு 8%+) உயர்த்தியது – பதுக்கல் மற்றும் பீ
A submarine attack sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena near Galle, Sri Lanka, leaving 101 crew missing and 78 injured, per Sri Lankan navy sources. Rescue operations saved about 30-32 sailors, with Sri Lanka’s forces aiding amid ongoing efforts for the roughly 180 aboard the 2021-commissioned Moudge-class frigate.
Coimbatore is set for a major IT boost with Sri Shakthi Technew Park coming up at Neelambur near L&T, close to the airport. Developed by Sri Shakthi Institute, the AI-focused IT park will span 3.68 lakh sq ft with two towers and modern digital infrastructure. The project aims to attract startups, create nearly 2,000 tech jobs, and strengthen Coimbatore’s position as a growing technology hub.
