Trump calls ground invasion in Iran ‘a waste of time’
2026-03-06
US President Donald Trump tells NBC News that a ground invasion of Iran would be “a waste” but indicates theContinue Reading
Govt to extend state of emergency to ensure essential services : Deputy Defence Minister
2026-03-06
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara says that, in view of the war situation that has arisen in the MiddleContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 March), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
“No civilian should die in wars” President AKD calls for global peace
2026-03-06
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says no civilian should die in wars, stressing that every life is as preciousContinue Reading
2 people missing after boat capsizes near Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
2026-03-06
A search operation is underway to find two individuals reported missing after a boat had capsized near the Gurunagar JettyContinue Reading
Namal welcomes President’s humanitarian decision on IRIS Bushehr
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to allow the Iranian vesselContinue Reading
UNP questions govt silence on Iranian ship sunk in Sri Lanka’s EEZ
2026-03-06
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed concern over the continued silence of the Sri Lankan government regarding the sinkingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 314
2026-03-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (06 March) compared to Thursday,Continue Reading
New Sri Lanka Honorary Consul appointed in Adelaide
2026-03-06
High Commissioner Yasoja Gunasekera has officially handed over the Commission of Appointment to Dimuthu Samaranayake, the newly appointed Honorary ConsulContinue Reading
Police help Swiss tourist recover lost phone in Dambulla
2026-03-06
The Sri Lanka Police have assisted a Swiss national teacher, Jian Müller, in recovering his misplaced mobile phone during hisContinue Reading
Report: Sri Lanka records highest South Asian death toll in Russia-Ukraine war
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest number of deaths among South Asians who joined the Russian army to fight againstContinue Reading
FM Herath participates in Delhi’s Raisina Dialogue 2026
2026-03-06
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, participated in the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, India, onContinue Reading
Family raises concerns over detention of Suresh Sallay
2026-03-06
The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Mrs. S.B.M.S.B. Sallay, has raised serious concerns over the circumstances of herContinue Reading
41,000 Justices of the Peace to lose posts under new gazette : Dolawatta
2026-03-06
Former MP and lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta has confirmed that the government has moved to restructure the post of JusticeContinue Reading
FM holds talks with Israeli counterpart
2026-03-06
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed that safeguarding Sri Lankan citizens abroad is a top priority, following talksContinue Reading
Iran is ‘confident’ it could counter a U.S. ground invasion – Foreign Minister
2026-03-06
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that his country is ready for a ground invasion by American troops asContinue Reading
Gazette issued to establish six CEB subsidiaries from March 9
2026-03-06
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody, making arrangements to establish six subsidiary companiesContinue Reading
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian Oil amid Iran war
2026-03-06
India’s access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced aContinue Reading