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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 ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit
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…
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,…
Travel Qatar Airways to operate relief flights to European cities
Qatar Airways has announced that it will run relief flights from the Middle East to various European cities on Thursday. Flights will take off from Muscat,…
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…
Crime Lorry driver arrested for assaulting two police officers in Kalutara
A lorry driver has been taken into custody for allegedly attacking two police officers and ripping their uniforms in Kalutara. The Kalutara South Police…
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…
Business Explosion reported near tanker off Kuwait, crew safe, UKMTO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident occurring 30 nautical miles southeast of Kuwait's Mubarak Al Kabeer. The captain of a…
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…
Sports Sri Lanka recovers 84 bodies from Iranian Ship sunk in US strike
The Sri Lanka Navy reported that they have recovered the bodies of 84 people from an Iranian ship that sank following a U.S. attack in waters south of Sri…
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…
Security Drone that struck military airbase in Cyprus was not launched from Iran, UK says
The UK ’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the drone which hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night did not come from Iran. However, the unmanned…