Another Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Cabinet Spokesman
The second Iranian vessel is also not currently within Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, but is located in the Exclusive Economic Zone close to Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
- India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
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- Power outages reported across Sri Lanka
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- ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit
- Iran’s internet blackout hits 120 hours
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Fisheries Minister’s request to all Sri Lankan fishermen
Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar today (05) urged all Sri Lankan fishermen not to venture into sea areas beyond Sri Lanka’s maritime borders, considering the current situation in the country’s waters and international waters. MORE..
Govt considering appointing interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government is considering transferring the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to an interim committee in the future, as part of efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s cricket administration. MORE..
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Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay’s 90-day detention order
A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
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Iran’s internet blackout hits 120 hours
Iran’s internet blackout has now passed 120 hours, with connectivity in the country flatlining at around 1% of its typical levels, according to independent watchdog organization NetBlocks. MORE..
ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Panadura. MORE..
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US committed ‘atrocity,’ will ‘bitterly regret’: Iranian FM on attack on warship IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United States of committing an “atrocity” after a US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Iran says US tanker on fire in Gulf
Iranian state television says its naval fighters have hit a US tanker this morning in the northern Gulf. MORE..
Power outages reported across Sri Lanka
A technical fault in the electricity supply system between Anuradhapura and Vavuniya resulted in power outages in several areas across the island, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). MORE..
Female lawyer sentenced to 12 years in prison for preparing forged deeds
A female attorney, convicted of preparing forged deeds, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Colombo High Court today (05). MORE..
India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
India has rejected a report that claimed that the US was using its ports to strike Iran. MORE..
Israel’s main airport reopens
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has been reopened after it was shut down five days ago at the start of the joint Israeli and US military strikes on Iran. MORE..
Customs detects over 52kg of narcotics in air cargo sent from Malaysia
Sri Lanka Customs officers attached to a warehouse in Peliyagoda have detected over 52kg of narcotics concealed in assorted food packages shipped from Malaysia through air cargo. MORE..
87 bodies recovered after Iranian Ship sinks near Sri Lankan waters following US attack
The bodies of 87 individuals who were on board the Iranian vessel ‘IRIS Dena’, which sank after being attacked by the United States in seas off southern Sri Lanka, have now been recovered. MORE..
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Lorry driver arrested for assaulting two police officers in Kalutara
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Another Iran Ship in Sri Lankan waters? Sajith demands clarification from Govt.
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (05) in Parliament that information has been received indicating that another Iranian vessel is near the Port of Colombo within Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary, and that the government must make a clear statement regarding the matter. MORE..
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Govt considering appointing interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government is considering transferring the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to an interim committee in the future, as part of efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s cricket administration. MORE..
Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay’s 90-day detention order
A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Iran’s internet blackout hits 120 hours
Iran’s internet blackout has now passed 120 hours, with connectivity in the country flatlining at around 1% of its typical levels, according to independent watchdog organization NetBlocks. MORE..
ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Panadura. MORE..
US committed ‘atrocity,’ will ‘bitterly regret’: Iranian FM on attack on warship IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United States of committing an “atrocity” after a US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Iran says US tanker on fire in Gulf
Iranian state television says its naval fighters have hit a US tanker this morning in the northern Gulf. MORE..
Power outages reported across Sri Lanka
A technical fault in the electricity supply system between Anuradhapura and Vavuniya resulted in power outages in several areas across the island, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). MORE..
Female lawyer sentenced to 12 years in prison for preparing forged deeds
A female attorney, convicted of preparing forged deeds, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Colombo High Court today (05). MORE..
India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
India has rejected a report that claimed that the US was using its ports to strike Iran. MORE..
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TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
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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..
Iran internet blackout continues with no end in sight
Iran internet blackout continues with no end in sight
For more than 36 hours, internet access has been largely blocked in Iran after US and Israeli strikes on the country, according to internet monitoring organisations. MORE..
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15 – reports
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15 – reports
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. MORE..
Entertainment
‘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
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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..
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
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Rosé makes history for K-Pop with BRIT Awards 2026 win
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Rosé winning Best International Song at the BRIT Awards 2026 marks a landmark moment for Korean musicians overseas as the BLACKPINK star is the first K-pop artist to take home a win at the U.K.’s biggest night for music. MORE.
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Sports
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..
Allen’s blazing century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
New Zealand stormed into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semi-final at Eden Gardens. MORE..
South Africa post 169/8 vs New Zealand in T20 WC semi-final
South Africa set a competitive target after posting 169 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens. MORE..
New Zealand opt to bowl in T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa
New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup in Kolkata today (04).
