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UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters
UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed concern over the Sri Lankan government’s continued silence regarding the sinking of an Iranian vessel by a U.S. submarine within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). MORE..
Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekera stated in Parliament today (06) that the coming weeks could be a decisive period for the country due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East. MORE..
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers. MORE..
UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF called on all parties in the Iran conflict to protect civilians, warning that children were increasingly bearing the toll of the fighting with reports of rising casualties. MORE..
Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a salary commission will be established this year to address salary discrepancies in the principal service as well as several other sectors within the public service. MORE..
| March 6, 2026 11:36 am
Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
UPDATE: Two individuals have died while another 5 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna. MORE..
| March 6, 2026 11:30 am
Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November: Israel Katz
Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November: Israel Katz
The Israeli government decided to eliminate Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as early as November, with initial intentions to execute the mission approximately six months thereafter, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post citing Defence Minister Israel Katz. MORE..
35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in possession of 11 kilograms of ‘Kush’ and Hashish. MORE..
JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the post of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be granted based on political considerations. MORE..
Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. MORE..
US military says it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far
US military says it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far
The U.S. military said on Thursday it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far during the US and Israel’s war against Iran, including an Iranian drone ship that is on fire. MORE..
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India’s access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. MORE..
Gazette issued to restructure CEB from March 9, establish successor companies
Gazette issued to restructure CEB from March 9, establish successor companies
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody transferring the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with effect from March 09. MORE..
204 crew members of Iranian ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’ brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy
204 crew members of Iranian ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’ brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy
A total of 204 crew members of the Iranian navy vessel ‘IRIS Bushehr’, near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, have been safely evacuated by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Colombo Port, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
| March 6, 2026 7:35 am
Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and lawmakers’ questions over a $220 million advertising contract. MORE..
Trump tells Iran’s armed forces to surrender or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’
Trump tells Iran’s armed forces to surrender or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’
US President Donald Trump called on Iran’s armed forces on Thursday to surrender or face the consequences and urged the nation’s diplomats to request asylum at their postings around the world. MORE..
US operation to ‘surge dramatically’, Hegseth says, as Israel declares next phase of war
US operation to ‘surge dramatically’, Hegseth says, as Israel declares next phase of war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Thursday that US military operations in Iran are “about to surge dramatically”. MORE..
Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies
Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated on Thursday, with U.S. and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country and Gulf cities coming under renewed bombardment. MORE...
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern Province and in Rathnapura, and Kaluthara districts today (05) during evening or night, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced the stance of the Government of Sri Lanka pertaining to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
| March 5, 2026 10:17 pm
Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
A total of 208 individuals who are onboard a second Iranian Navy ship “IRIS Bushehr” near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters are being brought ashore to Colombo at present, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
| March 5, 2026 9:59 pm
President Anura Kumara’s special press conference
President Anura Kumara’s special press conference
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently addressing a special press conference at the Presidential Secretariat on the Middle-East conflict and the recent incident regarding an Iranian navy ship which sank near Sri Lanka. MORE..
| March 5, 2026 9:44 pm
Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has sent its aircraft and ships to augment the search and rescue efforts for IRIS Dena that was hit by an American torpedo Wednesday while it was on its voyage back to Iran after participating in exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a U.S.-Israeli campaign and it was checking reports that four medics were killed and 25 others injured. MORE..
UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence. MORE..