US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq
2026-03-13
An American military refueling plane went down in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. TheContinue Reading
Modi speaks with Iranian President, voices concern over rising tensions
2026-03-13
Indian PM Modi speaks with Iranian president, expresses “deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilianContinue Reading
Sri Lanka says India responds positively to fuel supply request
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka says India has responded positively to a request for assistance in securing fuel supplies if the ongoing tensionsContinue Reading
Iran’s new supreme leader warns US bases in Gulf in first address
2026-03-12
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement since assuming the role, warning that U.S.Continue Reading
Former SriLankan CEO Arrested
2026-03-12
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Navy seizes 600kg heroin, ICE worth Rs.10bn with weapons off southern coast
2026-03-12
A multi-day fishing vessel intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep seas off the southern coast was found carryingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka heatwave? Doctor warns of dehydration risk
2026-03-12
Health experts have urged the public to drink plenty of water and take precautions as high temperatures continue to affectContinue Reading
Two vessels with drugs and weapons brought to Dikowita harbour
2026-03-12
Two multi-day fishing vessels suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons in international waters south of Sri Lanka have been broughtContinue Reading
University student arrested with Drugs in Peradeniya
2026-03-12
A university student has been arrested with hashish and kush narcotics in the Peradeniya area, Police said. The arrest wasContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-03-12
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Low-floor AC buses for persons with disabilities to hit Colombo roads soon
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disabilities next month under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed over Indian flag incident
2026-03-12
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India’sContinue Reading
CID outlines three allegations against Suresh Salley in Easter probe
2026-03-12
Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Maj. Gen. (Retd) Suresh Salley is facing three main allegations in connection with investigationsContinue Reading
‘Targeting mistake’ led to U.S. missile strike on Iranian school: report
2026-03-12
United States President Donald Trump said he was unaware of preliminary findings from a U.S. military investigation that reportedly concludedContinue Reading
SriLankan cancels 2 Colombo–Dubai Flights on March 12–13
2026-03-11
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of two flights between Colombo and Dubai scheduled for 12 and 13 March 2026.Continue Reading
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
2026-03-11
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioningContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten reveals vision for Sri Lanka cricket
2026-03-11
Gary Kirsten says he is excited about the challenge of leading Sri Lanka as the national team’s new head coach,Continue Reading
Drones hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port (Video)
2026-03-11
Drones have hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port, sparking a major fire as authorities rush to contain theContinue Reading