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Politics 87 bodies recovered after Iranian Ship sinks near Sri Lankan waters following US attack
A total of 87 bodies have been found after the Iranian ship ‘IRIS Dena’ sank following an attack by the United States in waters off southern Sri Lanka.…
Politics Another Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka s Exclusive Economic Zone, Cabinet Spokesman
An Iranian ship has been spotted near Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. During a Parliament…
Politics Canada PM Carney says he can t rule out military participation in Iran war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Thursday, March 5, that he could not dismiss the possibility of Canada joining the military efforts in the…
Politics Benjamin Netanyahu fears US and Iran holding secret talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is worried that the US might be having secret discussions with Iran without informing him. Reports indicate that he…
Politics Ex-President Ranil expresses condolences over the passing of Iran s Supreme Leader
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo this morning (05) to offer his condolences on the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
Politics Another Iran Ship in Sri Lankan waters? Sajith demands clarification from Govt.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa addressed Parliament today (05), stating that reports indicate another Iranian ship is close to the Port of Colombo , within…
Politics Iranian Naval Vessel Attack- 87 bodies recovered and brought ashore
A total of 32 crew members from the Iranian vessel ‘IRIS Dena’ have been taken to Galle National Hospital, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda…
Politics Donald Trump rates Iran war 15 out of 10
On Wednesday, March 4, United States President Donald Trump rated the US efforts in the war against Iran as a 15 out of 10. He stated that the leaders of Iran…
Politics Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year
On the morning of March 5, 2026, people in Nepal began arriving at polling stations to vote in important general elections. This is the first election since…
Politics Nalinda Jayatissa named chair of Parliament Committee on Cyclone Ditwah preparedness
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Parliament Committee responsible for studying the…
Politics FM holds talks with Jordan s Deputy PM and several regional Ministers over Middle East conflict
Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Hearth, met with foreign ministers from Gulf countries. They talked about the current conflict in the Middle…
Politics Around 80 bodies recovered after US submarine sunk Iranian warship
Around 80 bodies have been found from the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena, which sank near the coast of Sri Lanka after being attacked by a U.S. military…
Politics Cabinet approves fertilizer subsidies for 2026 Yala season
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved financial support for farmers who grow paddy in the upcoming 2026 Yala season, allowing them to buy…
Politics Around 180 sailors were onboard the distressed Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena off Galle- FM
Around 180 sailors were aboard the Iranian Navy ship ‘IRIS Dena’ when it faced trouble about 40 nautical miles from Galle this morning (April 4). The Sri Lanka…
Politics SLTDA takes policy decision to refrain from LGBTQ-focused tourism in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
Today, on October 4th, the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has decided not to promote…
Politics Israel says whoever is chosen as Iran s next supreme leader will be a target for elimination
Israel's defense minister issued a warning on Wednesday about whoever Iran chooses as its next supreme leader, stating that this person will be “a target for…
Politics Iran to hold three-day farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran is set to conduct a three-day farewell ceremony for its former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednesday (1830 GMT) at the Imam…
Politics 32 Iranians rescued from warship “IRIS Dena” admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
Thirty-two Iranians were rescued from the Iranian warship “IRIS Dena” by the Sri Lanka Navy earlier today, October 4. They have been taken to Karapitiya…
Politics Geography is permanent, but peace is a choice - Ali Sabry on Middle East crisis
Ali Sabry, a former Justice Minister of Sri Lanka, has voiced his worries over the growing tensions in the Middle East. He is calling for calm and conversation…
Politics Navy deploys vessels to rescue distressed ship in Southern Seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has started a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian ship about 40 nautical miles from Galle Harbour. Navy…
Politics Iran s IRGC say they have complete control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas shipping. They warn…
Politics 35 persons rescued from distress Iranian vessel off Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 35 people from an Iranian ship that was in trouble off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. According to the Ministry…
Politics UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
The British government declared on Tuesday, March 3, that it will no longer provide education visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and…
Politics PM Harini holds talks with ADB on education sector reforms
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Ministry of Education to discuss the Human Resource…