Fire at UAE’s Fujairah Oil Facility After Drone Interception
2026-03-03
Debris from a drone interception caused a fire that was contained at an oil industry zone in the UAE’s FujairahContinue Reading
Social media activist SEDA Bro appears before CID
2026-03-03
Social media activist SEDA Bro reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (03 Mar) to record a statement withContinue Reading
Protest in Dickoya after alleged abuse of a woman’s body at Hospital mortuary
2026-03-03
Residents and estate workers staged a large protest outside Dickoya Hospital yesterday following allegations that three hospital employees had sexuallyContinue Reading
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for SL students
2026-03-03
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for 200 fully‑funded scholarships exclusively for SriContinue Reading
Colombo Stock Exchange records biggest single-day fall in history
2026-03-03
The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded its largest single-day point drop in history on Tuesday, with the All Share Price IndexContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series in UAE in doubt amid Middle East tensions
2026-03-03
Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates is in doubt following escalating tensions in theContinue Reading
Norway’s deputy foreign minister meets ITAK leaders
2026-03-03
Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik held a special meeting Tuesday (3) with leaders of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu KachchiContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
2026-03-03
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Obituary Notice: Senior Lawyer S. K. Sangakkara
2026-03-03
Obituary Notice: Mr. S. K. Sangakkara It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K.Continue Reading
JVP meets new Cuban Ambassador, discusses strengthening ties
2026-03-03
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretray Tilvin Silva met with Cuba’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Pego Guerra,Continue Reading
Man arrested with 413 litres of diesel without permit
2026-03-03
A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly possessing 413 litres of diesel without a valid permit or acceptable justification,Continue Reading
FSP condemns US, Israel attacks on Iran as violations of int’l law
2026-03-03
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has strongly denounced the recent attacks carried out by the United States and Israel againstContinue Reading
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away
2026-03-03
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara has passed away, family sources said. An Attorney-at-Law and a respected legal practitioner in Kandy,Continue Reading
FitsAir resumes Colombo to Dubai flights
2026-03-03
FitsAir has become the first Sri Lankan carrier to resume flights between Colombo and Dubai, with services 8D 821/822 nowContinue Reading
Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon
2026-03-03
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns
2026-03-03
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from theContinue Reading
Opposition parties convene to discuss Middle East crisis
2026-03-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened a meeting today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament withContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 March), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading