China backs Iran’s sovereignty, urges US and Israel to halt military actions
2026-03-03
China said Monday (2) it supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and urged the United States and Israel to immediatelyContinue Reading
Norway’s deputy foreign minister meets ITAK leaders
2026-03-03
Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik held a special meeting Tuesday (3) with leaders of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu KachchiContinue Reading
TIN certificate mandatory for several key services from April
2026-03-02
Under the provisions of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act of 2026, a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will become aContinue Reading
Big match season: special notice from police
2026-03-02
Sri Lanka Police have issued guidelines calling for discipline and safety during inter-school cricket big matches, which draw largeContinue Reading
Trump’s approach unacceptable: Former President Ranil
2026-03-02
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump to change governments in other countries areContinue Reading
Public emergency reimposed from Feb. 28; essential services extended
2026-03-02
The government has reimposed the State of Public Emergency with effect from Feb. 28, according to an Extraordinary Gazette issuedContinue Reading
Duleep Mendis steps down as Oman coach, appointed chief development officer
2026-03-01
After 14 remarkable years at the helm, Duleep Mendis has stepped down as Head Coach of the Oman Men’s NationalContinue Reading
CPC confirms ample fuel stock, urges public to avoid queues and hoarding
2026-03-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April andContinue Reading
All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East suspended until further notice
2026-03-01
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all Middle East–bound flight operations due toContinue Reading
Iran’s state media confirm death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
2026-03-01
Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the ageContinue Reading
CAASL implements emergency plan amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the implementation of a special operational plan to facilitate flightsContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines warns of flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
SriLankan Airlines has warned of possible flight delays due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries followingContinue Reading
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids
2026-02-28
The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing”Continue Reading
Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA
2026-02-28
A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) andContinue Reading
At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
2026-02-28
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in theContinue Reading
Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province
2026-02-28
Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
2026-02-28
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has wonContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today
2026-02-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading