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North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a projectile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, with Tokyo saying it may have been a ballistic missile, while the U.S. and South Korea conducted military drills. MORE..
Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad
A missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, two security officials said. MORE..
Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul
Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul
Ten suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale narcotics and weapons seizure aboard two multi-day fishing trawlers in the seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka have been issued seven-day detention orders after being produced before the Hulftsdorp (Aluthkade) Courts Complex. MORE..
Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub
Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub
After US forces struck military targets on Iran’s main oil hub, Kharg Island, Iran’s Armed Forces’ unified combatant command warned on Saturday that any attack on the country’s oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes...MORE..
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says that tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have declined by about 30% due to the ongoing military situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens its oil infrastructure
Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump said Friday the US military had heavily bombed targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran’s crude exports, and he threatened to hit the island’s oil infrastructure. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran. MORE..
US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders
US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders
The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. MORE..
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka on Friday night repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who perished when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a US submarine, local officials said. MORE..
‘No-one will hire women’ - India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
‘No-one will hire women’ - India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
India’s top court has rejected a petition seeking menstrual leave for working women and female students with the judges saying if they were to make such a law, “no-one will hire women”. MORE..
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that promoting the local industrial sector is one of the key priorities of the Government. MORE..
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is committed to addressing all issues faced by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) at the earliest possible opportunity. MORE..
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members have been killed in the crash of a refuelling plane in Iraq, the US Central Command has said. MORE..
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured: Hegseth
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured: Hegseth
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday (Mar 13), questioning Khamenei’s ability to govern after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. MORE..
S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
Former District Judge of Chavakachcheri, Mr S. Satheestharan, has been appointed as a High Court Judge, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..
Electricity trade unions hail ‘successful’ talks with the President
Electricity trade unions hail ‘successful’ talks with the President
The electricity-sector trade unions, who met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (13) to discuss their issues, say that the talks were successful. MORE..
| March 13, 2026 6:14 pm
Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market
Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market
The Committee on Economic Surveillance, established to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability and protect the welfare of citizens amid external pressures, has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Rubies worth Rs. 6 million stolen from gem merchant in Kandy
Rubies worth Rs. 6 million stolen from gem merchant in Kandy
An individual has stolen a box containing several rubies from a gem merchant at E.L. Senanayake Veediya in Kandy this afternoon (13). MORE..
| March 13, 2026 4:55 pm
At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
At least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured by US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, Iran’s Health Ministry says.
Sri Lanka’s language diversity reflects richness of pluralistic heritage – PM Harini
Sri Lanka’s language diversity reflects richness of pluralistic heritage – PM Harini
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the special event organized to commentate the International Mother Language Day 2026 on Friday (13) at the New Arts Theatre of the University of Colombo. MORE..
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
Four of six crew aboard a US military refuelling aircraft have died after it crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command (Centcom) says. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister begins talks to purchase fuel from Russia
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister begins talks to purchase fuel from Russia
A meeting was held between the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism this afternoon (13). MORE..
One-fourth of Sri Lanka’s population living in poverty - Minister Upali Pannilage
One-fourth of Sri Lanka’s population living in poverty - Minister Upali Pannilage
According to the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, one-fourth of Sri Lanka’s population is currently living in poverty. MORE..
Iranian state television reports large explosion in Tehran near protests
Iranian state television reports large explosion in Tehran near protests
Iranian state television reports a large explosion in a Tehran square where demonstrations were supposed to be happening. MORE..