Sri Lanka News | Breaking News in Sri Lanka | Adaderana News

23 rounds fired at house linked to ‘Batuwatte Chamara’ now operating as elderly home

Further details have emerged regarding the shooting incident reported early this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of an alleged organized criminal figure known as ‘Batuwatte Chamara’. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 9:57 am

Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 6:34 am

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 1.4 bln in first two months of 2026

Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in workers’ remittances in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 11:46 am

Saudi air defenses deter drone attacks on Aramco’s Shayba field, missile threat on air base

Saudi Arabia’s air defenses have stopped a new wave of airstrikes, this time targeting Aramco’s Shaybah field, the Ministry of Defense said early Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 10:00 am

Iranian president apologizes to Gulf countries over attacks

Iran’s president has said that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should to take to their grave”. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 1:25 pm

Pakistani found guilty of Iran-linked plot to kill Trump, US officials

Asif Raza Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a government official in the United States, prosecutors established during the trial in a federal court in Brooklyn. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 12:02 pm

Dubai authorities confirm “minor incident” successfully contained after debris falls from interception

Dubai authorities have confirmed a minor incident linked to regional security developments, emphasising that the situation remains under full control. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 1:05 pm

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits west of Bandar Abbas in Iran

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 has hit the west of Bandar Abbas in Iran on Saturday morning, as informed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 10:35 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 6:59 am

FM Vijitha Herath and India’s Jaishankar discuss regional developments

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that he held a “warm and constructive” meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 9:35 am

Massive blasts near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, after Israeli airstrikes

Dramatic footage circulating on social media shows large explosions and fires near Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran following a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian capital in the early hours of March 7. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 8:18 am

EU countries joining US, Israel attacks would become Iran’s “legitimate target”, Deputy Minister says

European Union member states that join the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran would become “legitimate targets” for Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said in an interview with TV station France 24. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 7:07 am

Iran-Israel war: Explosion heard over Dubai airport

An explosion was heard over Dubai airport on Saturday followed by a cloud of smoke in the air, a witness told AFP, as Iran pressed attacks across the Gulf. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 11:40 am

SJB to move no-confidence motion against Energy Minister

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it will move a no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody in Parliament next week. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 12:58 pm

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship – report

The United States is pressing Sri Lanka’s government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship it sank this week, as well as the crew of a second Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 6:44 am

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Oil prices have risen to their highest level in more than two years, after Qatar’s energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Gulf to stop production within days. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 8:33 am

Sri Lankan Ambassador urges vigilance for nationals in Northern Israel

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has called attention to the safety of Sri Lankans serving in the northern region of Israel amid the current conflict situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 11:02 am

Shooting reported at house of ‘Batuwatte Chamara’s’ wife in Ja-Ela

A shooting incident was reported this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of alleged organized criminal figure known as ‘Batuwatte Chamara’. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 7, 2026 7:41 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 12:27 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 12:53 pm

Assets worth Rs. 20M belonging to fugitive underworld figure ‘Kudu Salindu’ frozen

Assets worth nearly Rs. 20 million belonging to notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, also known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu”, who is currently hiding abroad, have been frozen. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:09 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 10:04 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 11:43 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 7:59 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 4:01 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 8:43 am

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near her Southern California home and released, authorities said. A statement from Spears’ representative calls the arrest “inexcusable.” MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:33 pm

Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated on Thursday, with U.S. and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country and Gulf cities coming under renewed bombardment. MORE...

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 6:42 am

PM Harini rejects opposition’s claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has rejected the opposition’s allegations that the enforcement of emergency regulations has led to repression in the country, stating that such claims are baseless. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 4:08 pm

Showers expected in several areas today

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern Province and in Rathnapura, and Kaluthara districts today (05) during evening or night, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 6:34 am

COPA approves forwarding DMT progress report to Attorney General for further action

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has approved forwarding the report on the progress of implementing the directives issued at the COPA meetings held on 10 March and 21 March 2025 with regard to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) to the Attorney General... MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:17 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 8:26 am

Two dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna

(UPDATED) Two individuals have died and another 02 persons are reported missing while another 23 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 11:30 am

‘If they rise, they rise’: Trump says he’s not concerned about rising gas prices amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump said he is not worried about rising petrol prices in the United States during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, saying the military campaign remains his main focus, according to Reuters. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:34 pm

Oman’s Foreign Minister assures welfare and well-being of Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he spoke with Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, in phone call today (06) regarding the evolving regional situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:56 pm

Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April: Met Dept.

The Department of Meteorology says that the extremely warm weather conditions currently prevailing in many parts of the island is expected to continue until mid-April. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 1:52 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 11:36 am

South Korea says it will receive 6 million barrels of oil from UAE

South Korea says it reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to receive 6 million barrels of crude oil, aiming to stabilize energy prices spiked by the escalating war in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 1:18 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 7:17 am

UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe

British police arrested four men Friday on suspicion of aiding Iranian intelligence services. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 2:58 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 10:54 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 7:10 am

Iran’s FM thanks Sri Lanka for helping rescue sailors after US strike

Iranian media reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone calls with Sri Lankan and Indian counterparts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 3:53 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 12:46 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 6, 2026 10:59 am

News Archive