Sri Lanka extends official invitation to Pope Leo XIV for state visit
2026-03-03
Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Ratnayake, on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, handed over an official invitation to His HolinessContinue Reading
Notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East flight operations
2026-03-03
SriLankan Airlines has announced that several flights that were scheduled to operate today (03 March) have been cancelled as airspaceContinue Reading
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran
2026-03-03
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran A magnitude-4.3 earthquake has struck the Gerash region in Iran, the U.S. GeologicalContinue Reading
Opposition Leader urges Govt to condemn attack on Iran, retaliatory attacks
2026-03-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will condemn the recent attack on Iran and called on theContinue Reading
Middle East: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit
2026-03-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Unit to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living inContinue 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
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (03 March) compared to lastContinue Reading
Lunar Eclipse today : When and how to see the ‘Blood Moon’
2026-03-03
A rare total lunar eclipse is set to mesmerise millions of sky-watchers on March 3 (Tuesday) as the Moon willContinue Reading
US – Iran clash : 07 latest updates
2026-03-03
Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran and Beirut, including a strike on the Iranian state broadcaster, as the deathContinue Reading
Trading resumes at CSE after temporary halt
2026-03-03
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has resumed following a temporary market halt. Trading was halted after theContinue Reading
Opposition leaders to discuss Middle East crisis at Parliament
2026-03-03
A special discussion among opposition party leaders on the prevailing military situation in the Middle East is scheduled for todayContinue Reading
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-03
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fireContinue 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
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-03
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditionsContinue Reading
7 Key developments as strikes hit Tehran, UAE & Qatar
2026-03-03
1. Israeli Strikes Intensify in Tehran Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran, including a strike on the IRIB stateContinue Reading
Gas Prices increase after Qatar halts LNG output
2026-03-03
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following strikes on its energy facilities, according to international reports. The GulfContinue Reading
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 6 Cruise Missiles and 148 Drones
2026-03-03
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones on Tuesday, theContinue 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