Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka on Friday night repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who perished when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a US submarine, local officials said. MORE..
- Rubies worth Rs. 6 million stolen from gem merchant in Kandy
- Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market
- Electricity trade unions hail ‘successful’ talks with the President
- S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
- Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured: Hegseth
- All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
- President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
- Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
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- Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
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‘No-one will hire women’ - India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
India’s top court has rejected a petition seeking menstrual leave for working women and female students with the judges saying if they were to make such a law, “no-one will hire women”. MORE..
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that promoting the local industrial sector is one of the key priorities of the Government. MORE..
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is committed to addressing all issues faced by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) at the earliest possible opportunity. MORE..
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members have been killed in the crash of a refuelling plane in Iraq, the US Central Command has said. MORE..
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured: Hegseth
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday (Mar 13), questioning Khamenei’s ability to govern after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. MORE..
S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
Former District Judge of Chavakachcheri, Mr S. Satheestharan, has been appointed as a High Court Judge, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..
Electricity trade unions hail ‘successful’ talks with the President
The electricity-sector trade unions, who met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (13) to discuss their issues, say that the talks were successful. MORE..
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March 13, 2026 6:14 pm
Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market
The Committee on Economic Surveillance, established to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability and protect the welfare of citizens amid external pressures, has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Rubies worth Rs. 6 million stolen from gem merchant in Kandy
An individual has stolen a box containing several rubies from a gem merchant at E.L. Senanayake Veediya in Kandy this afternoon (13). MORE..
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At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
At least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured by US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, Iran’s Health Ministry says.
Sri Lanka’s language diversity reflects richness of pluralistic heritage – PM Harini
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the special event organized to commentate the International Mother Language Day 2026 on Friday (13) at the New Arts Theatre of the University of Colombo. MORE..
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
Four of six crew aboard a US military refuelling aircraft have died after it crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command (Centcom) says. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister begins talks to purchase fuel from Russia
A meeting was held between the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism this afternoon (13). MORE..
One-fourth of Sri Lanka’s population living in poverty - Minister Upali Pannilage
According to the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, one-fourth of Sri Lanka’s population is currently living in poverty. MORE..
Iranian state television reports large explosion in Tehran near protests
Iranian state television reports a large explosion in a Tehran square where demonstrations were supposed to be happening. MORE..
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that promoting the local industrial sector is one of the key priorities of the Government. MORE..
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is committed to addressing all issues faced by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) at the earliest possible opportunity. MORE..
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members have been killed in the crash of a refuelling plane in Iraq, the US Central Command has said. MORE..
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured: Hegseth
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday (Mar 13), questioning Khamenei’s ability to govern after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. MORE..
S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
Former District Judge of Chavakachcheri, Mr S. Satheestharan, has been appointed as a High Court Judge, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..
Electricity trade unions hail ‘successful’ talks with the President
The electricity-sector trade unions, who met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (13) to discuss their issues, say that the talks were successful. MORE..
Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market
The Committee on Economic Surveillance, established to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability and protect the welfare of citizens amid external pressures, has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Rubies worth Rs. 6 million stolen from gem merchant in Kandy
An individual has stolen a box containing several rubies from a gem merchant at E.L. Senanayake Veediya in Kandy this afternoon (13). MORE..
At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
At least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured by US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, Iran’s Health Ministry says.
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Technology
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using. MORE..
China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber
China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber
China on Wednesday unveiled an independently developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, the world’s strongest of its kind, designed for use in aerospace and other advanced industries. MORE..
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
Britain’s media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules. MORE..
YouTube opens deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists
YouTube opens deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists
YouTube on Tuesday started offering a free tool to government officials, journalists and political candidates to help them identify and remove AI-generated videos that resemble their appearance. MORE..
Entertainment
Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel
Netflix has announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the streaming platform’s most watched movie of all time. MORE..
Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a ‘‘serial child predator’’ and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. MORE..
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The Italian state has bought a painting by 16-17th Century baroque master Caravaggio for €30m (£25.9m), one of the largest sums it has ever paid for an artwork. MORE..
Rihanna steps up security following shooting attack at her residence
Rihanna steps up security following shooting attack at her residence
Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has reportedly increased her personal security after a gun attack on her home, which left her shaken. MORE..
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Sports
“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup
Iran’s national football team said in a statement on social media that no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after recent uncertainty over its participation in the tournament, reported Xinhua. MORE..
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for ‘their own life and safety’
President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday (March 12, 2026) that Iran’s national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure. MORE..
Bimal Wijesinghe elected as President of Sri Lanka Athletics Association
Bimal Prasanna Wijesinghe has been elected as the new President of the Sri Lanka Athletics Association. MORE..
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says
Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.
ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962
Following the successful conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the tournament’s US$11.25 million Players’ Prize Money pool, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize money made in 2024. MORE..
