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‘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..
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..
| March 6, 2026 12:50 pm
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, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
(UPDATED) Two individuals have died and another 02 persons are reported missing while another 23 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna, police said. 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..