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Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
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..
| March 14, 2026 9:53 pm
‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
‘‘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’
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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..
Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
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..
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
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
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
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
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
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..
Peradeniya ‘Yakaa Paalama’ restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters’ Association
Peradeniya ‘Yakaa Paalama’ restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters’ Association
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has raised serious concerns over delays in the reconstruction of the Peradeniya Railway Bridge (famously known to locals as the ‘Yakaa Paalama’ – Devil’s Bridge), warning that the project is unlikely to be completed on time. MORE..
Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC has stated that it will ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security and maintain a continuous supply of fuel to achieve that objective. MORE..
| March 14, 2026 11:27 am
Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
A suspect has been arrested with a cache of firearms and live ammunition in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division. MORE..
Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that a formal investigation will be conducted regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern Province—a predominantly Sinhalese area currently under the Mahaweli Authority—and that steps will be taken to provide them with appropriate relief prior to any eviction. MORE..
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..