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Did Minister Anil Jayantha state that oil can soon be extracted from the Mannar oil deposits?

Pavithra SandamaliLeave a Comment on Did Minister Anil Jayantha state that oil can soon be extracted from the Mannar oil deposits?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka’s pursuit of petroleum exploration dates back several decades. In 1974, the Soviet Union initiated oil exploration near Pesalai in Mannar Island. By 2011, scientific studies confirmed the presence of an active petroleum system in the Mannar Basin.  However, due to subsequent political changes in the country, the prospect […]

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No Evidence Iran Limited Strait of Hormuz Passage to Only Four Countries

PranpreeyaLeave a Comment on No Evidence Iran Limited Strait of Hormuz Passage to Only Four Countries

A viral claim circulating across platforms in March 2026 alleges that Iran has officially restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to only four countries, typically named as China, India, Pakistan, and a fourth country that varies depending on the post. The claim is often framed as urgent “BREAKING” news, implying a formal geopolitical decision […]

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