Weather Showers expected in several areas today
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Politics Trump wants say on Iran s next leader as war intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that he should have a say in selecting Iran's next leader as the conflict escalated on Thursday. U.S. and Israeli aircraft…
Politics Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
More than 200 people on board a second Iranian Navy ship, the "IRIS Bushehr," near Sri Lanka's waters are currently being brought to Colombo , according to…
Politics Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today that Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral position regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During a…
Crime Property worth Rs. 30 million linked to major organised criminal frozen - Police
Sri Lanka's Police, through the Illegal Assets Investigation Division, has moved to freeze a property valued at about Rs. 30 million, believed to be linked to…
Crime Israel to attack Iran s underground missile sites in second phase of war- report
Israel is moving into the second phase of its conflict with Iran, which will involve airstrikes on ballistic missile sites located deep underground, according…
Business National Care Policy essential to achieve fair society that values women s labour and care economy – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of creating a National Care Policy to foster a just society that appreciates women's work…
Politics UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that the UK will send four more Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar as tensions rise in the Middle East. He…
Health WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that the agency has confirmed 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran during a campaign…
Security Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has deployed aircraft and ships to assist in the search and rescue operations for the Iranian ship IRIS Dena. This vessel was struck by an…
Politics European countries to deploy military assets to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base
Italy, Spain, France , and the Netherlands are set to send naval forces to Cyprus in the next few days, according to Defence Minister Guido Crosetto of Italy,…
Politics US committed atrocity, will bitterly regret - Iranian FM on attack on warship IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of an "atrocity" on Thursday after a US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in…
General Rohan Olugala Named Director of Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Panadura
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala officially began his role today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit located in…
Technology Iran s internet blackout hits 120 hours
Iran is experiencing an internet blackout that has lasted over 120 hours, with connectivity dropping to just about 1% of normal levels, according to NetBlocks,…
Politics Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay s 90-day detention order
A former officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has submitted a petition to contest the 90-day detention order for Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay,…
Politics MP claims two coal grinding machines not working at Norochcholai Power Plant
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Nalin Bandara has reported that two coal grinding machines, known as pulverizers, at the Norochcholai Power…
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.…
Crime Customs detects over 52kg of narcotics in air cargo sent from Malaysia
Sri Lanka Customs officials at a warehouse in Peliyagoda have discovered more than 52kg of drugs hidden in various food packages that were shipped from…
Travel Israel s main airport reopens
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has reopened following a five-day closure that began with joint military strikes by Israel and the US against Iran. This morning,…
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…
Security India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
India has denied a report suggesting that the United States is using its ports to carry out strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs responded after…
Law Female lawyer sentenced to 12 years in prison for preparing forged deeds
A 61-year-old female lawyer was sentenced to 12 years in prison today (05) by the Colombo High Court for creating forged deeds. The ruling was made by Judge…
Business Iran says US tanker on fire in Gulf
Iranian state television has reported that its naval forces attacked a US tanker this morning in the northern Gulf. According to a statement from the Islamic…
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…