SriLankan Airlines cancels two Colombo–Dubai flights
2026-03-21
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of flights UL231 and UL232, operating between Colombo and Dubai, from March 21 toContinue Reading
Iran prepared to let Japanese ships transit Hormuz, FM says
2026-03-21
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the StraitContinue Reading
Suspect caught trying to launch contraband ‘Care Package’ over Galle Prison wall
2026-03-21
A suspect preparing to throw a bag containing ICE narcotics, tobacco, mobile phones, and phone chargers over the wall ofContinue Reading
SAWM-SL presents draft AI ethics guidelines for media to Deputy Minister
2026-03-21
The South Asian Women in Media – Sri Lanka (SAWM‑SL) has presented its draft Guidelines for the Ethical Use ofContinue Reading
‘Buffy’ star Nicholas Brendon dead aged 54
2026-03-21
Nicholas Brendon, who played the character of Xander in the hit ’90s TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died.Continue Reading
President briefs party leaders on impacts of Middle East conflict
2026-03-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with party leaders in Parliament on Friday (20) to brief them on the ongoing conflictContinue Reading
New Sri Lanka Coach Kirsten reveals how he quit his job after PCB interference
2026-03-21
Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has said that what surprised him the most during his role was the levelContinue Reading
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US-UK Diego Garcia military base : report
2026-03-21
Iran recently fired two ballistic missiles toward the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, TheContinue Reading
Sajith calls for peace in Eid‑Ul‑Fitr message
2026-03-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his message marking Eid‑Ul‑Fitr, urged that the “flames of war be extinguished and the lampContinue Reading
US temporarily lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil stuck at sea
2026-03-21
The Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energyContinue Reading
Negombo, Kalutara raids: Three arrested for petrol without permits
2026-03-21
Sri Lanka Police carried out separate raids in Negombo and Kalutara North on Friday (20), leading to the arrest ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Brazil set $1 billion trade goal by 2030
2026-03-21
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil took place on Friday (20) at the MinistryContinue Reading
US Special Envoy highlights Colombo Port’s strategic role
2026-03-21
Visiting U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor visited the Colombo Port on Friday (20), underscoring theContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-21
Afternoon showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the otherContinue Reading
President calls for unity and peace in Eid-ul-Fitr message
2026-03-21
Eid-ul-Fitr Message Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon following a month of fasting observed by Muslims acrossContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 2,000 litres of diesel in Kotahena
2026-03-21
Kotahena Police have arrested a suspect who was transporting a large stock of diesel worth over Rs. 600,000 without aContinue Reading
Trump says US considering winding down war in Iran
2026-03-21
US President Donald Trump says “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down ourContinue Reading
Iran says tourist areas worldwide “not safe” for enemies -AP
2026-03-20
Iran has warned that public spaces such as parks, tourist sites and recreational areas around the world will not beContinue Reading
