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
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-06
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the other partsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s response to Iranian vessels: Key timeline of events
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral stance in the ongoing Middle East conflict and will not allow its land, seaContinue Reading
FR petition filed challenging arrest of ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay under PTA
2026-03-06
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the arrest and detention of former State IntelligenceContinue Reading
Iran denies targeting Azerbaijan after reported drone strike
2026-03-05
Iran has denied targeting Azerbaijan after authorities said drones flying from Iranian territory struck the Nakhchivan region, damaging anContinue Reading
Crew of Iranian ship near Sri Lanka to be brought to Colombo Port: President
2026-03-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the crew of the Iranian vessel, IRIS Busehehr, currently near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, willContinue Reading
WATCH : Special media briefing by President
2026-03-05
*⚡NEWS ALERT⚡* *2026-03-05* *Special media conference attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake* Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JZ7X57CKKO0
Indian Navy says it responded to IRIS Dena distress call
2026-03-05
Issuing a statement, The Indian Navy says that it responded to a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS DenaContinue Reading
Cyber crimes against women & children: Minister urges victims to seek help
2026-03-05
Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj warned that the misuse of images on social media to harass, blackmailContinue Reading
Colombo HC sentences lawyer to 12 years over forged land deeds
2026-03-05
The Colombo High Court on Thursday (5) sentenced a female lawyer to 12 years in prison after finding her guiltyContinue Reading
Drug tests conducted on bus drivers and conductors at Bastian Mawatha
2026-03-05
Authorities on Thursday (5) carried out drug tests on bus drivers and conductors operating from the Bastian Mawatha long-distance busContinue Reading
CID names Suresh Sallay as third suspect in Easter attacks probe
2026-03-05
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is beingContinue Reading
Fishermen warned against venturing beyond Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary
2026-03-05
Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has requested all fishing communities in the country not to engage in fishing activities beyondContinue Reading
Afghanistan makes big change ahead of Sri Lanka series
2026-03-05
Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee today finalized the Afghanistan National Team’s Squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Special Statement by Minister of Sports Regarding Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-03-05
Special Statement by the Minister of Sports Regarding Cricket ======================================== The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil KumaraContinue Reading