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Nepal’s rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister
Nepal’s rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister
After Nepal’s historic youth-led uprising last September killed 77 people and forced then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician posted a typically terse message to millions of followers on social media. MORE..
India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before ‘IRIS Dena’ was sunk – report
India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before ‘IRIS Dena’ was sunk – report
Days before the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka in a US strike, India had allowed another Iranian ship to dock at Kochi after Tehran sought urgent assistance due to technical problems, government sources said. MORE..
US moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries, Trump says
US moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries, Trump says
President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. is moving thousands of people out of various countries throughout the Middle East amid the military conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran. MORE..
SL Navy assists in emergency evacuation of Japanese military ship’s crew member
SL Navy assists in emergency evacuation of Japanese military ship’s crew member
A crew member of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Ōnami, a Takanami-class destroyer operating in the western waters off Colombo, has been brought ashore due to the need for urgent medical attention, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
IGP instructs police to monitor drone activities over national security concerns
IGP instructs police to monitor drone activities over national security concerns
The Inspector General of Police has issued instructions to all police stations regarding taking necessary measures to prevent the possibility of drones being used to collect sensitive information related to national security and to launch terrorist attacks. MORE..
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender’
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there would be no deal struck with Iran except ‘‘unconditional surrender,’‘ a week after launching war with Israel against Tehran. MORE..
PM calls for immediate solutions for people remaining in displacement camps after Cyclone Ditwah
PM calls for immediate solutions for people remaining in displacement camps after Cyclone Ditwah
The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka has convened yesterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
‘‘Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation" – Deputy Minister
‘‘Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation" – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated in Parliament today (06) that the country has fallen into a wartime-like situation, despite it being an undesirable development. MORE..
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AG urged to consider allowing lawyer to meet Pillayan for pending FR petition
AG urged to consider allowing lawyer to meet Pillayan for pending FR petition
The Supreme Court today (06) has informed the Attorney General to consider the possibility of granting access to an attorney of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan... MORE..
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
The proposal for the extension of the State of Public Emergency has been approved by the Parliament, by a majority of 100 votes. MORE..
50 Israeli jets struck Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares video
50 Israeli jets struck Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares video
The Israeli Defence Forces on Friday shared footage showing air strikes on the underground military bunker where Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly present before he was killed. IDF claimed that 50 Israeli jets dismantled the underground military bunker in Tehran. MORE..
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and drives oil to $150 a barrel, the country’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Friday. MORE..
‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston: Further hearing on March 18
‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston: Further hearing on March 18
The Colombo High Court has ordered the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others, over deploying of ‘Sathosa’ employees for political activities, be called again for the further examination of evidence on March 18, 2026. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 6.6% to USD 7,284 million in February 2026, compared to USD 6,832 million recorded in January 2026. MORE..
Minister orders immediate probe into Jaffna boat accident
Minister orders immediate probe into Jaffna boat accident
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramaligam Chandrasekar, has instructed authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into the boat accident reported in Jaffna, today (06),with the involvement of the Sri Lanka Navy and all relevant agencies, in order to determine the root causes of the incident. MORE..
Iran says warship sunk by US was ‘unarmed’ and on ceremonial mission
Iran says warship sunk by US was ‘unarmed’ and on ceremonial mission
Two days after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Iran on Friday warned that the attack on an “unarmed ship cannot go with impunity.” MORE..
PM Harini rejects opposition’s claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy
PM Harini rejects opposition’s claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has rejected the opposition’s allegations that the enforcement of emergency regulations has led to repression in the country, stating that such claims are baseless. MORE..
Iran’s FM thanks Sri Lanka for helping rescue sailors after US strike
Iran’s FM thanks Sri Lanka for helping rescue sailors after US strike
Iranian media reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone calls with Sri Lankan and Indian counterparts. MORE..
UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe
UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe
British police arrested four men Friday on suspicion of aiding Iranian intelligence services. MORE..
Oman’s Foreign Minister assures welfare and well-being of Sri Lankans
Oman’s Foreign Minister assures welfare and well-being of Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he spoke with Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, in phone call today (06) regarding the evolving regional situation. MORE..
‘If they rise, they rise’: Trump says he’s not concerned about rising gas prices amid Iran war
‘If they rise, they rise’: Trump says he’s not concerned about rising gas prices amid Iran war
US President Donald Trump said he is not worried about rising petrol prices in the United States during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, saying the military campaign remains his main focus, according to Reuters. MORE..
COPA approves forwarding DMT progress report to Attorney General for further action
COPA approves forwarding DMT progress report to Attorney General for further action
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has approved forwarding the report on the progress of implementing the directives issued at the COPA meetings held on 10 March and 21 March 2025 with regard to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) to the Attorney General... MORE..
Assets worth Rs. 20M belonging to fugitive underworld figure ‘Kudu Salindu’ frozen
Assets worth Rs. 20M belonging to fugitive underworld figure ‘Kudu Salindu’ frozen
Assets worth nearly Rs. 20 million belonging to notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, also known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu”, who is currently hiding abroad, have been frozen. MORE..
Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April: Met Dept.
Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April: Met Dept.
The Department of Meteorology says that the extremely warm weather conditions currently prevailing in many parts of the island is expected to continue until mid-April. MORE..
South Korea says it will receive 6 million barrels of oil from UAE
South Korea says it will receive 6 million barrels of oil from UAE
South Korea says it reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to receive 6 million barrels of crude oil, aiming to stabilize energy prices spiked by the escalating war in the Middle East. MORE..