Police freeze Rs. 300 Mn property linked to drug trafficking
2026-03-05
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property worth around Rs. 300 million, believed to have been purchased withContinue Reading
IRIS Dena : Govt failed to respond to Iranian Ship’s docking request – MP Rahman
2026-03-05
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman says the Iranian Navy Ship that sank off the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka had soughtContinue Reading
India carries moral responsibility over Iranian ship attack near Sri Lanka: Former Foreign Secretary
2026-03-05
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has said that the Iranian ship targeted by a US submarine attack off theContinue Reading
India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
2026-03-05
India has rejected a report that claimed that the US was using its ports to strike Iran. The Ministry ofContinue Reading
ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Walana Anti‑Corruption Unit Director
2026-03-05
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit.Continue Reading
Ranil visits Iranian embassy to offer condolences on Khamenei’s death
2026-03-05
United National Party Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo this morning (05 Mar) toContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (05 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt confirms second Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s EEZ
2026-03-05
Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today acknowledged that another Iranian vessel is currently in international waters close to SriContinue Reading
Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-05
The Omani navy rescued 24 crew members of a Malta-flagged container ship struck by missiles while transiting the Strait ofContinue Reading
Sajith demands clarity on alleged second Iranian vessel near Colombo Port
2026-03-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that information has been received about another Iranian vessel near the Colombo Port within SriContinue Reading
11 MPs appointed to Disaster Preparedness Committee on Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-05
Members have been appointed to serve on the special parliamentary committee tasked with conducting a full study and submitting proposalsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (05 March) compared to Wednesday,Continue Reading
Govt, President in talks with ICC on SLC administration
2026-03-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says discussions are underway with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the administration ofContinue Reading
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
2026-03-05
The United States Senate has failed to pass a resolution seeking to rein in US President Donald Trump’s war withContinue Reading
Police respond to viral video alleging misconduct during search operation
2026-03-05
The Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement regarding a video clip circulating on social media, in which a groupContinue Reading
Foreign Minister in talks with Middle East counterparts
2026-03-05
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a series of high‑level discussions with counterparts across the Middle East, underscoringContinue Reading
Central Expressway: Kurunegala – Dambulla stretch to be expedited
2026-03-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway from Kurunegala to Dambulla. AccordingContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Mathugama
2026-03-05
A shooting incident was reported last night (04) near the water tank that supplies water to the Mathugama Kanda area,Continue Reading