39-45 Heat Alert issued for 11 districts
2026-03-07
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Sabaragamuwa,Continue Reading
WATCH : Moment drone struck Dubai Airport
2026-03-07
Watch the moment a drone struck Dubai International Airport’s runway, forcing the suspension of all flights on Saturday. WatchContinue Reading
Iran apologises to neighbours, says no further strikes unless attacked
2026-03-07
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not launch further strikes on neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate fromContinue Reading
Dubai airport operations temporarily suspended as UAE intercepts missiles, drones
2026-03-07
Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended for safety as the United Arab Emirates responded to incoming missile andContinue Reading
Will Sri Lanka repatriate rescued Iranian sailors? FM replies
2026-03-07
Sri Lanka will act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and internationalContinue Reading
ICC reveals 8 Player of the Tournament nominees for T20 World Cup 2026
2026-03-07
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the shortlist of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award at theContinue Reading
Free meals offered to stranded tourists in Sri Lanka
2026-03-07
A programme to provide free meals to tourists stranded in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict in the regionContinue Reading
Global Crisis: Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices by Over 20%
2026-03-07
Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre (around LKR 71) amid rising global oil prices andContinue Reading
Philippines to Shorten Work Week, Cut Power Use to Save Energy
2026-03-07
The Philippines has announced a four-day work week for government offices as part of measures to reduce energy consumption amidContinue Reading
Putin holds telephone call with Iran President
2026-03-07
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Moscow reiterated its call forContinue Reading
Sri Lankan SC Judge moves Indian Court to remove Old News Reports
2026-03-07
A judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has approached the Karnataka High Court in India seeking the removalContinue Reading
US pressing Sri Lanka Not to repatriate Iranian Sailors: Reuters
2026-03-07
The United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warshipContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Woman found dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Australia
2026-03-07
A Sri Lankan woman has been found dead at a rural property in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley in Australia, as policeContinue Reading
Iran FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescue efforts during call with Vijitha Herath
2026-03-06
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of India and Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
Oil could hit $150 if Middle East War escalates: Qatar Energy Minister
2026-03-06
Oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates further, Qatar’s EnergyContinue Reading
3rd Ship: Iranian Vessel IRIS Lavan Docked in India with 183 Crew
2026-03-06
Indian authorities had allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at Kochi days before the IRIS Dena incident off theContinue Reading
Australia rejects reports Labeling Sri Lanka High-Risk Destination
2026-03-06
The Australian High Commission in Colombo has dismissed reports claiming that Sri Lanka has been classified as a high-risk travelContinue Reading
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 109 Drones Today
2026-03-06
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones detected duringContinue Reading