Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has formally advised parents against permitting children aged between 3 to 5 years from engaging in online education programs. MORE..
- Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
- Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets
- France’s president says Paris ready to host direct Israel-Lebanon talks
- Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’
- Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion
- IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India’s MEA
- Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of ‘IRIS Dena’ and repatriation of 84 bodies
- Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’
- ‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
- Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
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Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Aranayake Divisional Secretariat Division, at their residences. MORE..
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‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday defended Iran’s attacks on neighbouring Gulf countries amid the West Asia conflict, saying that the strikes are aimed at US-backed bases used against Tehran and are part of self-defence measures taken by the regime. MORE..
Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’
US President Donald Trump says that ‘‘one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!’’ MORE..
Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of ‘IRIS Dena’ and repatriation of 84 bodies
The Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, yesterday (13). MORE..
IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India’s MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals.MORE..
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, has visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (14). MORE..
Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. MORE..
France’s president says Paris ready to host direct Israel-Lebanon talks
French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that he spoke with the president, prime minister and parliament speaker of Lebanon, and that everything must be done to prevent the country from sinking into chaos. MORE..
Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has informed the United Arab Emirates that US “hideouts” are “legitimate targets” after the US struck the Kharg island. MORE..
Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
According to global economic data, Sri Lanka has achieved high growth in the year 2025, stated the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R. M. Jayawardena. MORE..
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
A special workshop aimed at raising awareness among government executive officers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient institution was held at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat. MORE..
Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct
The government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to establish a new pool of investigation officers to conduct preliminary inquiries into misconduct within public sector institutions. MORE..
Warm weather expected to continue until May-end
The Department of Meteorology has forecast that the prevailing hot weather conditions affecting several districts are likely to continue until May 25. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya prepares ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ after govt delay
Through the intervention of Sarvajana Balaya, measures were taken today (14) to prepare an “Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa,” the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year, for the public. MORE..
Deadly US attack on warship in Indian Ocean will not go unanswered: Iran army chief
Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, has warned that the killing of 104 crew members from the IRIS Dena, one of the country’s newest warships, in the Indian Ocean upon returning from a military exercise, “will not go unanswered”. MORE..
‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday defended Iran’s attacks on neighbouring Gulf countries amid the West Asia conflict, saying that the strikes are aimed at US-backed bases used against Tehran and are part of self-defence measures taken by the regime. MORE..
Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’
US President Donald Trump says that ‘‘one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!’’ MORE..
Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of ‘IRIS Dena’ and repatriation of 84 bodies
The Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, yesterday (13). MORE..
IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India’s MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals.MORE..
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, has visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (14). MORE..
Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. MORE..
France’s president says Paris ready to host direct Israel-Lebanon talks
French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that he spoke with the president, prime minister and parliament speaker of Lebanon, and that everything must be done to prevent the country from sinking into chaos. MORE..
Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has informed the United Arab Emirates that US “hideouts” are “legitimate targets” after the US struck the Kharg island. MORE..
Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
According to global economic data, Sri Lanka has achieved high growth in the year 2025, stated the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R. M. Jayawardena. MORE..
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Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes by the European video game ratings organisation. MORE..
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using. MORE..
China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber
China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber
China on Wednesday unveiled an independently developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, the world’s strongest of its kind, designed for use in aerospace and other advanced industries. MORE..
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
Britain’s media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules. MORE..
Entertainment
Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
Harry Styles has topped the UK album charts for a third time with his latest album, Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally. MORE..
Titanic actress Kate Winslet to join ‘The Lord of The Rings’ new movie
Titanic actress Kate Winslet to join ‘The Lord of The Rings’ new movie
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet is reportedly set to join the cast of the upcoming Middle-earth filmThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, marking a major addition to the beloved fantasy franchise. The film will be directed by Andy Serkis, who is also expected to reprise his iconic role as Gollum. MORE..
Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel
Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel
Netflix has announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the streaming platform’s most watched movie of all time. MORE..
Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a ‘‘serial child predator’’ and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 85.3169 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.8955 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.6897 |
Sports
147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ ends in draw
The 147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia ended in a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo this evening (14). MORE..
Trinity wins Hill Country Battle of the Blues after 14 years against St. Anthony’s
Trinity College Kandy was awarded the victory in the 107th Hill Country ‘Battle of the Blues’ against St. Anthony’s College Katugastota at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium after the Anthonians refused to take to the field with Trinity just needing one run to score to claim an outright win in the traditional big match encounter. MORE..
“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup
Iran’s national football team said in a statement on social media that no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after recent uncertainty over its participation in the tournament, reported Xinhua. MORE..
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for ‘their own life and safety’
President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday (March 12, 2026) that Iran’s national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure. MORE..
Bimal Wijesinghe elected as President of Sri Lanka Athletics Association
Bimal Prasanna Wijesinghe has been elected as the new President of the Sri Lanka Athletics Association. MORE..
