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
Indian FM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka’s FM Vijitha Herath in Delhi
2026-03-06
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New Delhi today, discussingContinue Reading
Routine Post, Not a Travel Alert: US Embassy Colombo Clarifies
2026-03-06
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has clarified that a recent social media post regarding U.S. citizens in Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading
Police alert issued over drone imports & sales in Sri Lanka
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka Police have instructed all police stations to monitor businesses involved in the import, sale and repair of dronesContinue Reading
Galle Business Community donates Rs. 2.2 Mn Cold Storage for Iranian Vessel Victims
2026-03-06
A mobile cold storage unit valued at Rs. 2.2 million has been donated by the Galle business community to theContinue Reading
SLPP holds key meeting under Mahinda Rajapaksa at party HQ
2026-03-06
The Executive Committee and Political Bureau of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna met today at the party headquarters in BattaramullaContinue Reading
Landmark judgment: Private TV broadcasters accountable under RTI Act
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that private television broadcasterContinue Reading