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
Sri Lanka extends official invitation to Pope Leo XIV for state visit
2026-03-03
Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Ratnayake, on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, handed over an official invitation to His HolinessContinue Reading
Notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East flight operations
2026-03-03
SriLankan Airlines has announced that several flights that were scheduled to operate today (03 March) have been cancelled as airspaceContinue Reading
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran
2026-03-03
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran A magnitude-4.3 earthquake has struck the Gerash region in Iran, the U.S. GeologicalContinue Reading
Opposition Leader urges Govt to condemn attack on Iran, retaliatory attacks
2026-03-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will condemn the recent attack on Iran and called on theContinue Reading
Middle East: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit
2026-03-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Unit to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living inContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply status
2026-03-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka at present, despite theContinue Reading