Missile attack reported at US embassy in Baghdad
2026-03-14
Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad following a reported attack. IraqiContinue Reading
Weather today: afternoon showers expected in several areas
2026-03-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 March 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Specialists urge precautions during children’s sports in hot weather
2026-03-14
Parents and schools should pay closer attention to children participating in sports activities amid the prevailing hot weather, aContinue Reading
US bombs Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island
2026-03-14
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that moments ago, “the United States Central Command executed one of theContinue Reading
Govt considers easing restrictions on rice by-products
2026-03-14
The government is considering easing restrictions imposed on the production of by-products from rice, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal KanthaContinue Reading
US discusses strengthening Sri Lanka’s critical ports and aviation infrastructure
2026-03-14
The United States has discussed strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka in the ports and civil aviation sectors during a meetingContinue Reading
US issues up to $10m reward for information on Mojtaba Khamenei
2026-03-14
The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice programme has called for information on “Iranian terrorist leaders”, including Mojtaba Khamenei.Continue Reading
WAMY donates $26,000 to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme
2026-03-14
The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) has donated 100,000 Saudi riyals (about $26,000) to support the government’s “RebuildingContinue Reading
Over 40kg of heroin among drugs destroyed by Sri Lankan police
2026-03-13
Sri Lankan police have destroyed a large quantity of illegal drugs seized in previous operations after court cases linked toContinue Reading
Plane carrying bodies of Iranian sailors leaves Mattala
2026-03-13
A chartered aircraft carrying the remains of Iranian sailors killed when a US submarine sank their frigate earlier this monthContinue Reading
Airlines hike ticket prices as fuel costs soar
2026-03-13
Airlines worldwide are raising ticket prices and introducing fuel surcharges as jet fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in theContinue Reading
GMOA raises alarm over possible unauthorized document on Health Ministry website
2026-03-13
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised concerns over a document that appeared on the Ministry of Health SriContinue Reading
Police probe attempt to dig up infant’s grave in Homagama
2026-03-13
Police have launched an investigation after a person allegedly attempted to dig up the grave of an infant at aContinue Reading
President meets CEB unions, assures employee rights will be protected
2026-03-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is committed to addressing all issues faced by employees of the CeylonContinue Reading
Dunith Wellalage set to join PSL side Lahore Qalandars
2026-03-13
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage is set to feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with reports indicating that heContinue Reading
Wimal requests teddy bear donations for anti-war protest
2026-03-13
Former Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has called on the public to donate teddy bears forContinue Reading
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa invites Mahanayake Theras to state oil anointing ceremony
2026-03-13
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa met the chief prelates of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters in Kandy and received religious advice andContinue Reading
Middle East conflict latest : Two killed in Oman by drones
2026-03-13
Two people have been killed in Oman after drones came down in the Sohar province, according to Oman’s state newsContinue Reading