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South Africa’s Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
South Africa’s Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Gary Kirsten, a former South African cricketer & coach, as the head coach of the Sri Lanka national team for period of two years from 15 April 2026 - SLC
SC hearing on Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
SC hearing on Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow (10).
Gunadasa Samarasinghe appointed new Secretary to Ministry of Plantation
Gunadasa Samarasinghe appointed new Secretary to Ministry of Plantation
Gunadasa Samarasinghe has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
Foreign national dies after jumping off bridge to avoid oncoming train
Foreign national dies after jumping off bridge to avoid oncoming train
A foreign national who was walking along the railway tracks in Pinwatta, Panadura has reportedly drowned after jumping into a canal from a bridge to avoid an oncoming train, police stated.
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon’s government is “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, the country’s prime minister told local media Monday, as Israeli attacks on the country persisted overnight. MORE..
US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started
US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started
US gas prices edged up about 3 cents in the latest reading from AAA. That was the smallest increase in the past week, lifting the price for a gallon of regular to $3.48. MORE..
President receives blessings from Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero
President receives blessings from Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero
The Most Venerable Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera, the Mahanayake of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha and the Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (09) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
USS Abraham Lincoln spotted in Arabian sea
USS Abraham Lincoln spotted in Arabian sea
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was seen on weekend off the coast of Oman, sailing northwest in the direction of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 5:09 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been remanded. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 4:32 pm
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him, according to the Kremlin. MORE..
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An individual has been killed and two others sustained injuries in an Iranian missile attack in central Israel, Israeli medics said Monday. MORE..
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran said on Monday there was no room to discuss a ceasefire while military attacks by the United States and Israel continue. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai following the suspension of regular flights amidst the on-going conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, participated in a high-level discussion on the Asia-Pacific’s evolving role in the global economy at the Asia in 2050 Conference held recently. MORE..
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
Around 25 trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to withdraw from all services for 24 hours from 3:00 p.m. today (09). MORE..
| March 9, 2026 3:06 pm
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. MORE..
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, be called on March 18. MORE..
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
A discussion is scheduled to be held today (09) between government authorities and officials of the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka regarding the next steps to be taken concerning the Iranian sailors currently in Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of earning illegal assets worth Rs. 243.8 million. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 2:21 pm
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China said Monday that Iran’s decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. MORE..
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation. MORE..
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oil prices. MORE..
China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war
China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war
The Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has visited Saudi Arabia as part of his mediation of the US-Israel war with Iran, saying Beijing is willing to work with Riyadh to make “unremitting efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Gulf region”. MORE..