Sri Lanka’s response to Iranian vessels: Key timeline of events
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral stance in the ongoing Middle East conflict and will not allow its land, seaContinue Reading
FR petition filed challenging arrest of ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay under PTA
2026-03-06
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the arrest and detention of former State IntelligenceContinue Reading
Iran denies targeting Azerbaijan after reported drone strike
2026-03-05
Iran has denied targeting Azerbaijan after authorities said drones flying from Iranian territory struck the Nakhchivan region, damaging anContinue Reading
Crew of Iranian ship near Sri Lanka to be brought to Colombo Port: President
2026-03-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the crew of the Iranian vessel, IRIS Busehehr, currently near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, willContinue Reading
WATCH : Special media briefing by President
2026-03-05
*⚡NEWS ALERT⚡* *2026-03-05* *Special media conference attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake* Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JZ7X57CKKO0
Indian Navy says it responded to IRIS Dena distress call
2026-03-05
Issuing a statement, The Indian Navy says that it responded to a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS DenaContinue Reading
Cyber crimes against women & children: Minister urges victims to seek help
2026-03-05
Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj warned that the misuse of images on social media to harass, blackmailContinue Reading
Colombo HC sentences lawyer to 12 years over forged land deeds
2026-03-05
The Colombo High Court on Thursday (5) sentenced a female lawyer to 12 years in prison after finding her guiltyContinue Reading
Drug tests conducted on bus drivers and conductors at Bastian Mawatha
2026-03-05
Authorities on Thursday (5) carried out drug tests on bus drivers and conductors operating from the Bastian Mawatha long-distance busContinue Reading
CID names Suresh Sallay as third suspect in Easter attacks probe
2026-03-05
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is beingContinue Reading
Fishermen warned against venturing beyond Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary
2026-03-05
Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has requested all fishing communities in the country not to engage in fishing activities beyondContinue Reading
Afghanistan makes big change ahead of Sri Lanka series
2026-03-05
Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee today finalized the Afghanistan National Team’s Squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Special Statement by Minister of Sports Regarding Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-03-05
Special Statement by the Minister of Sports Regarding Cricket ======================================== The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil KumaraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka urges diplomatic dialogue in call with Iran FM
2026-03-05
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a discussion with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the rapidly evolvingContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines to operate extra Colombo–London flight on Sunday
2026-03-05
SriLankan Airlines has announced it will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on Sunday, 8 March 2026, toContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued to 05 districts
2026-03-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Sabaragamuwa Province, and the Kurunegala, Gampaha andContinue Reading
Multiple explosions heard in the skies above Qatar
2026-03-05
The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar has announced that Qatar was subjected to a missile attack todayContinue Reading
Complaint to CID over false reports using Kamil Mishara’s name
2026-03-05
Sri Lankan cricketer Kamil Mishara says fake news is circulating under his name, urging the public not to believe orContinue Reading