Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
A total of 208 individuals who are onboard a second Iranian Navy ship “IRIS Bushehr” near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters are being brought ashore to Colombo at present, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
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Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced the stance of the Government of Sri Lanka pertaining to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
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President Anura Kumara’s special press conference
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently addressing a special press conference at the Presidential Secretariat on the Middle-East conflict and the recent incident regarding an Iranian navy ship which sank near Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has sent its aircraft and ships to augment the search and rescue efforts for IRIS Dena that was hit by an American torpedo Wednesday while it was on its voyage back to Iran after participating in exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a U.S.-Israeli campaign and it was checking reports that four medics were killed and 25 others injured. MORE..
UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence. MORE..
National Care Policy essential to achieve fair society that values women’s labour and care economy – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that establishing a National Care policy is essential in achieving a fair society where it values women’s labour and a care economy. MORE..
Israel to attack Iran’s underground missile sites in second phase of war: report
Israel’s war in Iran is entering a second phase that will see its fighter jets attacking ballistic missile sites buried deep underground, two sources familiar with Israel’s military campaign said. MORE..
Property worth Rs. 30 million linked to major organised criminal frozen - Police
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police has taken steps to freeze a property valued at approximately Rs. 30 million that is allegedly linked to proceeds generated from drug trafficking. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath says Israel’s FM assured safety of Sri Lankans in Israel
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he held a phone call with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar today (05) regarding the well-being of over 29,000 Sri Lankan nationals currently residing in Israel. MORE..
European countries to deploy military assets to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base
Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days, Rome’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told parliament on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka expressed grave concern over escalation of hostilities: FM on phone call with Iran’s FM
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a phone call with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday (04) to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. MORE..
MP claims two coal grinding machines not working at Norochcholai Power Plant
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament (MP) Nalin Bandara claims that two coal grinding machines (pulverizers) at the Norochcholai Power Plant have become inoperative. MORE..
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March 5, 2026 5:04 pm
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..
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March 5, 2026 4:05 pm
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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March 5, 2026 3:58 pm
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. MORE..
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March 5, 2026 3:49 pm
President Anura Kumara’s special press conference
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently addressing a special press conference at the Presidential Secretariat on the Middle-East conflict and the recent incident regarding an Iranian navy ship which sank near Sri Lanka. MORE..
Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has sent its aircraft and ships to augment the search and rescue efforts for IRIS Dena that was hit by an American torpedo Wednesday while it was on its voyage back to Iran after participating in exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a U.S.-Israeli campaign and it was checking reports that four medics were killed and 25 others injured. MORE..
UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence. MORE..
National Care Policy essential to achieve fair society that values women’s labour and care economy – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that establishing a National Care policy is essential in achieving a fair society where it values women’s labour and a care economy. MORE..
Israel to attack Iran’s underground missile sites in second phase of war: report
Israel’s war in Iran is entering a second phase that will see its fighter jets attacking ballistic missile sites buried deep underground, two sources familiar with Israel’s military campaign said. MORE..
Property worth Rs. 30 million linked to major organised criminal frozen - Police
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police has taken steps to freeze a property valued at approximately Rs. 30 million that is allegedly linked to proceeds generated from drug trafficking. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath says Israel’s FM assured safety of Sri Lankans in Israel
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he held a phone call with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar today (05) regarding the well-being of over 29,000 Sri Lankan nationals currently residing in Israel. MORE..
European countries to deploy military assets to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base
Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days, Rome’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told parliament on Thursday. MORE..
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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..
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..
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‘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..
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to the war photographer Paul Conroy who has died at the age of 61. MORE..
Rosé makes history for K-Pop with BRIT Awards 2026 win
Rosé makes history for K-Pop with BRIT Awards 2026 win
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
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..
