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19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by Police in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a motorcycle being ridden in a reckless and dangerous manner. MORE..
Iran launches first missiles at Israel under new leader
Iran launches first missiles at Israel under new leader
Iran has launched its first wave of missiles under its new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state broadcaster IRIB said in a post on its Telegram channel. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island, except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast
Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast
The Iranian army said on Sunday that at least 104 people were killed and 32 were wounded in an attack by the U.S. on an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast last week. MORE..
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past $100 a barrel, stocks slid and investors headed for safety as protracted war in the Middle East threatened to disrupt global energy supplies. MORE..
Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader
Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel. MORE..
India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday to the delight of more than 100,000 fans at the largest cricket ground in the world. MORE..
Donald Trump says next supreme leader won’t “last long” without his support
Donald Trump says next supreme leader won’t “last long” without his support
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the new supreme leader “is not going to last long” without his approval as Iran prepares to announce a successor to its longtime ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
Missile kills Indian and Bangladeshi in central Saudi Arabia
Missile kills Indian and Bangladeshi in central Saudi Arabia
An attack on a residential building in Saudi Arabia has killed at least two people and wounded 12 others, the civil defence agency stated. MORE..
US military tells Iran civilians to stay indoors
US military tells Iran civilians to stay indoors
US Central Command has urged civilians in Iran to stay inside their homes alleging Iranian forces are using heavily populated areas to launch drones and missiles. MORE..
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping. MORE..
UAE tugboat sank in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesians missing
UAE tugboat sank in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesians missing
Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday (Mar 6), Jakarta’s foreign ministry said in a statement. MORE..
Pope urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict
Pope urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. MORE..
Strikes on US bases a ‘legal act of self-defence’: Iran
Strikes on US bases a ‘legal act of self-defence’: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s attacks on US targets in the Middle East are a response to the war “imposed” by the US and Israel. MORE..
Nearly 400 people killed in Lebanon since Israel began attacks, health minister says
Nearly 400 people killed in Lebanon since Israel began attacks, health minister says
At least 394 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel began strikes on the country earlier this week, according to the Lebanese health ministry. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western and in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. MORE..
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in Israel’s first military deaths of war
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in Israel’s first military deaths of war
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon early Sunday morning, according to the Israeli military, marking the country’s first military deaths since the war began. MORE..
Oil patches reported off Southern coast; Samples sent for analysis
Oil patches reported off Southern coast; Samples sent for analysis
Authorities are closely monitoring small oil patches reported along the coastal areas of Hikkaduwa and Dodanduwa, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). MORE..
Fire at Maharagama shops causes Rs. 40 million loss
Fire at Maharagama shops causes Rs. 40 million loss
A fire that broke out at several shops in Maharagama early this morning (08) has caused an estimated loss of around Rs. 40 million, traders say. MORE..
Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa
Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel have taken steps to swiftly clean the oil spillage reported in beach areas in Hikkaduwa. MORE..
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran
Australia’s government said on Sunday it was considering requests to help protect countries attacked by Iran in the widening Middle East conflict, but reiterated it would not take part in any military operations in Iran. MORE..
Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began: Health Ministry
Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began: Health Ministry
Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the start of “Operation Roaring Lion,” Israel’s Health Ministry said on Sunday, as the country’s health system remains on high alert while gradually restoring non-urgent services. MORE..
Notice on online process to obtain police clearance certificates
Notice on online process to obtain police clearance certificates
The Police Media Division has issued a notice regarding the procedure for obtaining police clearance certificates. MORE..
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says
The United States and Israel have broken international law with their attacks on Iran, Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister said in an interview published on Sunday, the latest European leader to raise concerns about the conflict. MORE..
Sri Lanka grants one-month free visa to rescued Iranian sailors
Sri Lanka grants one-month free visa to rescued Iranian sailors
The government will grant free visas valid for one month to a group rescued from Iranian vessels, allowing them to remain in the country under humanitarian protection, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said. MORE..
| March 8, 2026 3:41 pm