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84 Iranian sailors’ remains to be repatriated on special flight today – Defence Ministry
84 Iranian sailors’ remains to be repatriated on special flight today – Defence Ministry
The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in the torpedo attack on the warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka’s coast are scheduled to be repatriated to Iran today on a special flight departing from Mattala International Airport, the Defence Ministry said.
Sri Lanka’s largest groundwater source discovered in Pitabeddara
Sri Lanka’s largest groundwater source discovered in Pitabeddara
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says it has discovered the largest groundwater source in Sri Lanka thus far during tube well drilling carried out near the Pitabeddara Police Station. MORE..
| March 13, 2026 12:15 pm
Corruption probe against Shasheendra Rajapaksa concluded: Bribery Comm. informs court
Corruption probe against Shasheendra Rajapaksa concluded: Bribery Comm. informs court
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and other suspects, who are currently out on bail in connection with a corruption allegation, have been concluded. MORE..
Compensation process begins for farmers affected by crop damage in 2025/26 ‘Maha Season’
Compensation process begins for farmers affected by crop damage in 2025/26 ‘Maha Season’
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that damage assessment activities have already commenced in the relevant districts for the release of compensation to farmers affected by crop damage during the 2025/2026 ‘Maha season’. MORE..
‘Watch what happens’: Trump issues new threat to Iran
‘Watch what happens’: Trump issues new threat to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat online to Iran, writing: “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.” MORE..
Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain
Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat to kill Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei even as he acknowledged that Israel’s joint air war with the U.S. may not lead to a collapse of Tehran’s clerical government. MORE..
Public urged to be vigilant over online ads during festive period – CERT
Public urged to be vigilant over online ads during festive period – CERT
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) has issued a public advisory urging people to exercise caution when engaging with online advertisements as the festive season approaches. MORE..
Over 650kg of Ice & heroin, seized from fishing vessel escorted to Dikkovita Harbour
Over 650kg of Ice & heroin, seized from fishing vessel escorted to Dikkovita Harbour
A total of 654 kilograms of narcotics, comprising 478 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 176 kilograms of heroin, were recovered from the multi-day fishing vessel that was escorted by the Sri Lanka Navy to the Dikkovita Fisheries Harbour yesterday, said police. MORE..
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won a landslide in Nepal’s election - the first held since last year’s youth-led protests toppled the then government. MORE..
Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft
Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. MORE..
Operation Epic Fury: 6,000 targets, 90 Iranian vessels hit, claims US
Operation Epic Fury: 6,000 targets, 90 Iranian vessels hit, claims US
The United States has struck about 6,000 targets in Iran and damaged or destroyed more than 90 Iranian vessels, including over 60 ships and at least 30 minelayers, as part of the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, according to an official U.S. military fact sheet released on Wednesday. MORE..
US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq
US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq
A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident U.S. Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. MORE..
US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
The United States issued a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Police raise alarm over domestic worker theft complaints, issues guidelines
Police raise alarm over domestic worker theft complaints, issues guidelines
Sri Lanka Police says that it has received several complaints regarding incidents where individuals employed in domestic service have allegedly stolen valuables such as gold, cash, foreign currency, and other property from the households in which they were employed. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil says IRIS Dena sinking exposed ‘helplessness’ of IOR, urges stronger regional cooperation
Ex-President Ranil says IRIS Dena sinking exposed ‘helplessness’ of IOR, urges stronger regional cooperation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger political, economic and security cooperation among countries in the Indian Ocean region, warning that the absence of regional integration has left the area vulnerable at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions. MORE..
Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded
Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process
President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding the ongoing restructuring process of the Board. MORE..
Iran’s supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed
Iran’s supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father. MORE..
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into the controversial Airbus deal. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 7:02 pm
Decision on proposed electricity tariff hike expected by March-end
Decision on proposed electricity tariff hike expected by March-end
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is expected to announce its decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 by the end of this month. MORE..
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
The U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28. MORE..
Over 200 buses to be added to ‘Sisu Sariya’ service this year
Over 200 buses to be added to ‘Sisu Sariya’ service this year
More than 200 new buses are scheduled to be integrated into the ‘Sisu Sariya’ school transport service this year as part of efforts to further streamline the service. MORE..
India received requests from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives for petroleum products: MEA
India received requests from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives for petroleum products: MEA
India has received requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives for petroleum products, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s opposition to propose ‘PSOP’ initiative to promote global peace and prosperity
Sri Lanka’s opposition to propose ‘PSOP’ initiative to promote global peace and prosperity
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the opposition is hoping to propose a new initiative titled ‘‘PSOP’’ (Peace, Stability, Order and Prosperity) aimed at promoting regional and global peace while addressing key socio-economic challenges. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 3:31 pm