“We found bodies”: SL Navy gives update on Iran warship
2026-03-04
Several bodies suspected to be of the personnel of the Iranian vessel were found, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman Buddhika SampathContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for recruitment of 15,839 public sector vacancies
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 15,839 vacancies across ministries and provincial councils, following recommendations made byContinue Reading
President leads talks on Middle East conflict’s economic impact on SL
2026-03-04
A discussion was held this morning (04 Mar) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Japanese grant of eight low-floor buses for Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain eight used low‑floor buses donated by the Government of JapanContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 04‑year plan to phase out Import Cess Tax
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a four‑year plan to gradually remove the import cess tax imposed on selected goods,Continue Reading
UAE President receives phone call from President of Sri Lanka condemning Iranian attacks
2026-03-04
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sri Lankan President AnuraContinue Reading
UN highlights persistent justice gaps for Women & Girls in Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Sri Lanka has released a factsheet outlining key challenges faced byContinue Reading
Over 100 missing after suspected submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka – Reuters
2026-03-04
Several bodies suspected to be of the personnel of the Iranian vessel were found, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman BuddhikaContinue Reading
Hospital gives update on 32 rescued from Iranian warship off Galle
2026-03-04
Thirty-two Iranian naval personnel rescued from the distressed warship ‘IRIS Dena’ off the coast of Galle are currently receiving treatmentContinue Reading
Funeral proceedings begin for slain Iranian Supreme Leader
2026-03-04
The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s slain supreme leader, will be on display starting Wednesday night in Tehran, signallingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka announces ticket concessions for travellers stranded by ME conflict
2026-03-04
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced special concessions for the flight tickets of travellers stranded in Sri Lanka dueContinue Reading
MP raises question if Iranian Ship off Galle was attacked ?
2026-03-04
An opposition legislator has raised concerns in Parliament over whether the Iranian warship that ran into distress off the coastContinue Reading
32 Iranians Rescued from Warship ‘IRIS Dena’ Admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
2026-03-04
Thirty-two Iranians rescued from the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’ by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Galle have beenContinue Reading
Mano urges India to simplify OCI access for Malaiyaha Tamils
2026-03-04
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader, MP Mano Ganesan has urged the Government of India to simplify the process of grantingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan AI device for early heart disease detection tested in Bahrain
2026-03-04
A Sri Lankan-invented medical device designed for the non-invasive early detection of cardiovascular conditions using Artificial Intelligence was successfully pilotedContinue Reading
UK stops issuing student visas for 4 countries
2026-03-04
Britain has announced that it will stop issuing student visas to people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmarand Sudan. It will alsoContinue Reading
PUCSL report confirms South African coal is substandard : Sajith
2026-03-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has presented evidence confirming that the coal imported by the government fromContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
2026-03-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (04 March) compared to Tuesday,Continue Reading