PM Harini in Philippines to attend ADB Women’s Day events
2026-03-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for the Philippines on Sunday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation ofContinue Reading
CCTV footage captures chain-snatching attempt on 18-year-old girl
2026-03-09
CCTV footage has exposed an attempted chain‑snatching in broad daylight, showing a motorcyclist obstructing an 18‑year‑old girl’s scooter on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka better positioned to withstand oil price shocks : CB Governor
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says the country is better positioned to withstand global oil price shocks,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (09 March) compared to lastContinue Reading
Trump vows control over new Iran leader
2026-03-09
United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying thatContinue Reading
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-03-09
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all beenContinue Reading
19 year old arrested over viral reckless motorbike stunt
2026-03-09
The Sri Lanka Police say a 19‑year‑old youth has been arrested in Nawagattegama after a video showing reckless motorcycle ridingContinue Reading
Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
2026-03-09
The UK Government has announced landmark immigration reforms requiring migrants to demonstrate a higher standard of English proficiency if theyContinue Reading
Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building
2026-03-09
At least two people have been killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Kharj city,Continue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-09
Mainly dry weather will prevail over Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in some areas in the afternoon, accordingContinue Reading
Mojtaba Khamenei selected as Iran’s new supreme leader
2026-03-09
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war thatContinue Reading
Iran confirm 104 killed in US submarine attack on warship off Sri Lanka
2026-03-09
Iran’s army says that 104 personnel were killed and 32 others wounded when a United States submarine attacked and sankContinue Reading
Oil prices surge past $100 for first time since 2022
2026-03-09
Global oil prices have breached the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating militaryContinue Reading
India busts Sri Lanka–Nepal drug trafficking network
2026-03-08
India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an international drug trafficking network operating between Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, seizingContinue Reading
Australia orders dependants of officials to leave UAE
2026-03-08
Australia has directed the dependants of its officials posted to the United Arab Emirates to leave the country due toContinue Reading
99% of oil patches off Hikkaduwa already removed: MEPA
2026-03-08
Small oil patches reported off the coasts of Hikkaduwa and Dodanduwa have been inspected by the Marine Environment Protection AuthorityContinue Reading
Dubai Police arrest Asian gang involved in professional begging
2026-03-08
Dubai Police have arrested an Asian gang consisting of 13 individuals who were engaged in organised begging, led by aContinue Reading
Sajith pledges scholarships and legal support for women
2026-03-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says women’s rights must not be limited to speeches or a single day of commemoration butContinue Reading