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..
- Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
- AG urged to consider allowing lawyer to meet Pillayan for pending FR petition
- ‘‘Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation" – Deputy Minister
- PM calls for immediate solutions for people remaining in displacement camps after Cyclone Ditwah
- Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender’
- IGP instructs police to monitor drone activities over national security concerns
- SL Navy assists in emergency evacuation of Japanese military ship’s crew member
- US moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries, Trump says
- India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before ‘IRIS Dena’ was sunk – report
- Nepal’s rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister
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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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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..
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 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
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 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
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
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..
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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..
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..
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..
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Technology
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. MORE..
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, has banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday, becoming the first in India to do so. MORE..
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals - arguing it makes users less safe. MORE..
Amazon cloud unit’s data centers in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes
Amazon cloud unit’s data centers in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes
Amazon said on Monday some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes in the Middle East conflict, disrupting cloud services and making a recovery “prolonged”. MORE..
Entertainment
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near her Southern California home and released, authorities said. A statement from Spears’ representative calls the arrest “inexcusable.” MORE..
Michael Jackson accused of child sex trafficking in new lawsuit
Michael Jackson accused of child sex trafficking in new lawsuit
Four adult siblings who spent time with the late Michael Jackson are accusing him of being a “serial child predator” and suing his estate for child sex trafficking, claiming that he abused them when they were minors. MORE..
‘Game of Thrones’ movie in development at Warner Bros.
‘Game of Thrones’ movie in development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is officially developing a new movie set in the world of ‘Game of Thrones,’ according to The Hollywood Reporter. MORE..
Vampire tale ‘Sinners’ wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle
Vampire tale ‘Sinners’ wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle
Supernatural thriller ‘‘Sinners’‘ claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday, a victory that sets up a face-off with ‘‘One Battle After Another’‘ for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars. MORE..
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Sports
India beat England to enter T20 World Cup 2026 final
India have defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MORE..
India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final
Sanju Samson’s scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday. MORE..
England opt to bowl against India in T20 WC semi-final
England has won the toss and elected to field first against India in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today (05).
Jamie Siddons appointed Head Coach of Sri Lanka Women’s Team
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka National Women’s Team. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Defending champions India to take on England in second semifinal
Defending champions India will take on England in the second semifinal of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai this evening. MORE..
