“We found bodies”: SL Navy gives update on Iran warship
2026-03-04
Several bodies suspected to be of the personnel of the Iranian vessel were found, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman Buddhika SampathContinue Reading
Over 100 missing after suspected submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka – Reuters
2026-03-04
Several bodies suspected to be of the personnel of the Iranian vessel were found, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman BuddhikaContinue Reading
PUCSL report confirms South African coal is substandard : Sajith
2026-03-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has presented evidence confirming that the coal imported by the government fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
2026-03-03
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri LankaContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply status
2026-03-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka at present, despite theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka assists tourists stranded by Middle East escalation
2026-03-03
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding international visitors, announcing special measures to assistContinue Reading
US urges Americans to leave 14 countries immediately
2026-03-03
The U.S. Department of State on Monday called on Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka monitoring Middle East war, urges end to hostilities
2026-03-02
The Sri Lankan government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in the Middle East and does not condone war,Continue Reading
Global Fuel price increases ‘inevitable’ after US, Israeli strikes on Iran
2026-03-01
Fuel price increases for motorists are “inevitable” following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the MiddleContinue Reading
Middle East on Edge: 9 Latest Updates
2026-03-01
Here are the latest verified news updates on the Iran-US-Israel conflict as of today: 1. Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed deadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first European-regulated investment fund to attract global capital
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to attract international investment with the official launch of the Sri Lanka OpportunityContinue 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
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
2026-03-01
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed inContinue Reading
Government data shows scale of Sri Lankan presence in Middle East
2026-02-28
More than one million Sri Lankans are currently living and working across the Middle East, government figures show, highlighting theContinue Reading
Middle East Crisis: Enough Fuel Stocks in Sri Lanka, Don’t Panic Buy
2026-02-28
Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to avoid any shortage despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Chairman ofContinue Reading
Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran
2026-02-28
Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
2026-02-28
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading