US says Sri Lanka free to decide fate of Iranian sailors and warship
2026-03-08
The United States of course respects and recognizes Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in the handling of this situation, a U.S. StateContinue Reading
Women’s Entrepreneurship Key to Future Economy: President
2026-03-08
International Women’s Day has been celebrated annually across the world on 8 March for over a century. In Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Weather today: Rain for 2 province after 2 PM
2026-03-08
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 March 2026. Except for showers or thundershowers thatContinue Reading
“Indian Ocean Must Remain Peace Zone”: Sajith to NDTV
2026-03-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stressed that the Indian Ocean must remain a peaceful region and should not become partContinue Reading
Massive flames over Tehran after US, Israeli bombing overnight
2026-03-08
A new wave of United States and Israeli strikes have shaken Tehran overnight after President Donald Trump warned “Iran willContinue Reading
Iran launches night drone attack on Dubai: One man killed
2026-03-08
A driver was killed in Dubai after debris from a drone interception fell near the Lulu Hypermarket area in AlContinue Reading
Trump’s ‘week-long misadventure’ cost U.S. $100 billion: Iran FM
2026-03-08
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any further escalation in the ongoing conflict will be the responsibility ofContinue Reading
IRIS Dena valid military target; Sri Lanka provided life-saving support to survivors – US
2026-03-08
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has rejected Iran’s claim that the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was unarmed at the time itContinue Reading
4 injured Sri Lankans in Middle East attacks discharged from hospital: Deputy FM
2026-03-08
Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankan nationals who were injured in recent attacks in the Middle EastContinue Reading
‘Mind your own business,’ Kamal Haasan tells Donald Trump
2026-03-07
Kamal Haasan penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump, telling him to mind his ‘own business’. The actor-politicianContinue Reading
Journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera passes away
2026-03-07
Veteran journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera passed away this afternoon while receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle. He hadContinue Reading
Navy, Police seize 368kg of foreign cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
2026-03-07
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Kayts Police, seized approximately 368 kilograms of foreign-origin cannabis during a joint operationContinue Reading
Global conflict could push up fuel prices, Sri Lanka cannot control global markets
2026-03-07
Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead toContinue Reading
BASL President says ministers must be better briefed for global forums
2026-03-07
Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Rajeev Amarasuriya has called for better preparation and briefing of government representatives speaking onContinue Reading
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