US pressing Sri Lanka Not to repatriate Iranian Sailors: Reuters
2026-03-07
The United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warshipContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Woman found dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Australia
2026-03-07
A Sri Lankan woman has been found dead at a rural property in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley in Australia, as policeContinue Reading
Govt doubles allowances for officials engaged in comprehensive disaster operations
2026-03-06
The government has doubled allowances paid to public officials engaged in extended disaster response operations under a new circular issuedContinue Reading
Iran FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescue efforts during call with Vijitha Herath
2026-03-06
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of India and Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
Oil could hit $150 if Middle East War escalates: Qatar Energy Minister
2026-03-06
Oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates further, Qatar’s EnergyContinue Reading
3rd Ship: Iranian Vessel IRIS Lavan Docked in India with 183 Crew
2026-03-06
Indian authorities had allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at Kochi days before the IRIS Dena incident off theContinue Reading
Australia rejects reports Labeling Sri Lanka High-Risk Destination
2026-03-06
The Australian High Commission in Colombo has dismissed reports claiming that Sri Lanka has been classified as a high-risk travelContinue Reading
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 109 Drones Today
2026-03-06
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones detected duringContinue Reading
Indian FM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka’s FM Vijitha Herath in Delhi
2026-03-06
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New Delhi today, discussingContinue Reading
Justice Minister criticises Opposition over false Iranian ship claims
2026-03-06
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has dismissed Opposition claims of 300 children being on board the second Iranian vessel off theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Reserves top $7 Billion for first time since 2020
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have surpassed the USD 7 billion mark for the first time since August 2020, accordingContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Task Force reviews cyclone Ditwah recovery efforts
2026-03-06
The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka convened yesterday (05 Mar) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage ofContinue Reading
Routine Post, Not a Travel Alert: US Embassy Colombo Clarifies
2026-03-06
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has clarified that a recent social media post regarding U.S. citizens in Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading
Police alert issued over drone imports & sales in Sri Lanka
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka Police have instructed all police stations to monitor businesses involved in the import, sale and repair of dronesContinue Reading
Galle Business Community donates Rs. 2.2 Mn Cold Storage for Iranian Vessel Victims
2026-03-06
A mobile cold storage unit valued at Rs. 2.2 million has been donated by the Galle business community to theContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued to 09 districts
2026-03-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Colombo, Gampaha,Continue Reading
Probe ordered into Jaffna boat accident
2026-03-06
Minister of Fisheries Ramaligam Chandrasekar has ordered an immediate investigation into the boat accident reported in Jaffna, directing the SriContinue Reading
Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
2026-03-06
Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on Friday and were refusing new registrations, days before being obliged toContinue Reading