Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of earning illegal assets worth Rs. 243.8 million. MORE..
- Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
- SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
- Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
- CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
- CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
- SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
- Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
- One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
- Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
- Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
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Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today has been remanded until 24 March.
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him, according to the Kremlin. MORE..
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An individual has been killed and two others sustained injuries in an Iranian missile attack in central Israel, Israeli medics said Monday. MORE..
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran said on Monday there was no room to discuss a ceasefire while military attacks by the United States and Israel continue. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai following the suspension of regular flights amidst the on-going conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, participated in a high-level discussion on the Asia-Pacific’s evolving role in the global economy at the Asia in 2050 Conference held recently. MORE..
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
Around 25 trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to withdraw from all services for 24 hours from 3:00 p.m. today (09). MORE..
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. MORE..
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, be called on March 18. MORE..
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
A discussion is scheduled to be held today (09) between government authorities and officials of the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka regarding the next steps to be taken concerning the Iranian sailors currently in Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China said Monday that Iran’s decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. MORE..
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation. MORE..
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oil prices. MORE..
China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war
The Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has visited Saudi Arabia as part of his mediation of the US-Israel war with Iran, saying Beijing is willing to work with Riyadh to make “unremitting efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Gulf region”. MORE..
Prohibition orders issued for 15 defective vehicles in Horana
Prohibition orders have been issued for fifteen defective vehicles identified during a special inspection operation conducted within the Horana Police division, the Horana Police announced. MORE..
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him, according to the Kremlin. MORE..
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An individual has been killed and two others sustained injuries in an Iranian missile attack in central Israel, Israeli medics said Monday. MORE..
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran said on Monday there was no room to discuss a ceasefire while military attacks by the United States and Israel continue. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai following the suspension of regular flights amidst the on-going conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, participated in a high-level discussion on the Asia-Pacific’s evolving role in the global economy at the Asia in 2050 Conference held recently. MORE..
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
Around 25 trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to withdraw from all services for 24 hours from 3:00 p.m. today (09). MORE..
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. MORE..
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, be called on March 18. MORE..
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
A discussion is scheduled to be held today (09) between government authorities and officials of the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka regarding the next steps to be taken concerning the Iranian sailors currently in Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
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Technology
Apple’s cheapest ever MacBook unveiled
Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to a wider audience with a significantly lower starting price. MORE..
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
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..
Entertainment
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first to debut at No. 1 on albums chart
Bruno Mars’s latest album “The Romantic” has debuted at No. 1 on the albums chart, making it his first full-length project to bow atop the tally. MORE..
Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65
Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65
Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in ‘‘Ghostbusters’’ and the CBS sitcom ‘‘Charles in Charge,’’ died March 6. She was 65. MORE..
Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’
Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’
Rashmika Mandanna has recently won the Best Actress title at the Telangana Gaddar Awards for her stellar performance in The Girlfriend. The distinguished state accolade that highlights her increasing impact on Telugu cinema. MORE..
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House’s use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase “Make America Great Again”. MORE..
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Sports
ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions
The key meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) scheduled for March 25-27 has been postponed due to rising tensions in the Middle East. MORE..
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..
T20 World Cup Final: India post 255/5 against New Zealand
India posted a mammoth 255/5 in their allotted 20 overs against New Zealand in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmadabad. MORE..
T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against defending champions India in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmadabad. MORE..
St. Sebastian’s-Prince of Wales ‘Battle of the Golds’ ends in a draw
The 76th Battle of the Golds between St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa and Prince of Wales’ College Moratuwa ended in a draw at the Tyronne Fernando Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa this evening. MORE..
