Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekera stated in Parliament today (06) that the coming weeks could be a decisive period for the country due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East. MORE..
- JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
- 35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
- Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November: Israel Katz
- Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
- Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
- UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
- India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
- Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
- Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
- UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters
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UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed concern over the Sri Lankan government’s continued silence regarding the sinking of an Iranian vessel by a U.S. submarine within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). MORE..
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers. MORE..
UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF called on all parties in the Iran conflict to protect civilians, warning that children were increasingly bearing the toll of the fighting with reports of rising casualties. MORE..
Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a salary commission will be established this year to address salary discrepancies in the principal service as well as several other sectors within the public service. MORE..
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Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
UPDATE: Two individuals have died while another 5 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna. MORE..
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Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November: Israel Katz
The Israeli government decided to eliminate Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as early as November, with initial intentions to execute the mission approximately six months thereafter, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post citing Defence Minister Israel Katz. MORE..
35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in possession of 11 kilograms of ‘Kush’ and Hashish. MORE..
JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the post of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be granted based on political considerations. MORE..
Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. MORE..
US military says it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far
The U.S. military said on Thursday it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far during the US and Israel’s war against Iran, including an Iranian drone ship that is on fire. MORE..
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India’s access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. MORE..
Gazette issued to restructure CEB from March 9, establish successor companies
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody transferring the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with effect from March 09. MORE..
204 crew members of Iranian ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’ brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy
A total of 204 crew members of the Iranian navy vessel ‘IRIS Bushehr’, near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, have been safely evacuated by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Colombo Port, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
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Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and lawmakers’ questions over a $220 million advertising contract. MORE..
Trump tells Iran’s armed forces to surrender or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’
US President Donald Trump called on Iran’s armed forces on Thursday to surrender or face the consequences and urged the nation’s diplomats to request asylum at their postings around the world. MORE..
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers. MORE..
UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF called on all parties in the Iran conflict to protect civilians, warning that children were increasingly bearing the toll of the fighting with reports of rising casualties. MORE..
Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a salary commission will be established this year to address salary discrepancies in the principal service as well as several other sectors within the public service. MORE..
Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
UPDATE: Two individuals have died while another 5 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna. MORE..
Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November: Israel Katz
The Israeli government decided to eliminate Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as early as November, with initial intentions to execute the mission approximately six months thereafter, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post citing Defence Minister Israel Katz. MORE..
35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in possession of 11 kilograms of ‘Kush’ and Hashish. MORE..
JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the post of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be granted based on political considerations. MORE..
Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. MORE..
US military says it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far
The U.S. military said on Thursday it has sunk over 30 Iranian ships so far during the US and Israel’s war against Iran, including an Iranian drone ship that is on fire. MORE..
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Technology
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..
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..
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
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..
