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Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters - the country’s highest operational command unit coordinating the armed forces - has threatened that the armed forces will target the houses of US and Israeli ‘‘commanders and political officials in the region." MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 5:55 am

Iran and US ‘expressed confidence’ in Pakistan talks

Pakistan’s foreign minister says both Iran and the US have ‘‘expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate’‘ talks. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 7:24 am

Notorious gang member ‘Midigama Chuti’ brought back to Sri Lanka

Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, has been brought back to the country this morning (30). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 6:08 am

Trump says US could ‘take oil in Iran’ and seize Kharg Island

Donald Trump has told the Financial Times he could ‘‘take the oil in Iran’’ and possibly seize the country’s major fuel hub of Kharg Island. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 7:00 am

Oil prices jump after Yemeni Houthis attack Israel, widening Iran conflict

Oil prices extended gains on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched over the weekend their first attacks on Israel since the ⁠start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, widening the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 5:54 am

Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island

Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (30) the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 30, 2026 5:54 am

33-year-old woman arrested for hoarding petrol and diesel in Kuda Oya

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested by the Kuda Oya Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of fuel at her residence. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 10:41 am

Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 6:32 am

Talks begin between Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss de-escalating war

High-level talks between the foreign ministers representing Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have begun. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 6:22 pm

Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April

The Belavia Airline has announced flights to Mattala International Airport from the Minsk National Airport in April. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:47 pm

Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting drug trafficking after deportation from India

Two suspects who aided and abetted drug trafficking have been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:16 am

Monaragala PS Income Inspector arrested over Rs. 50,000 fraud

An income inspector of the Monaragala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 2:08 pm

Two Australian states offer free public transport to ease fuel pain

Australians in two states will be able to travel on public transport for free to take pressure off household budgets as fuel costs surge. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 8:50 am

PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for assistance amid West Asia conflict; says ‘‘no place for self-serving politics"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there amid the West Asia conflict and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 12:30 pm

Revised bus fares must be displayed inside buses – Officials

The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority states that it is mandatory to display the revised bus fares inside all buses for passengers. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 9:43 am

7-year-old boy killed in road accident in Thanamalwila

A fatal road accident has been reported near Kuda Oya town along the Thanamalwila–Wellawaya road. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 11:30 am

Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe

Kahawatta Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a gem businessman. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 4:34 pm

Legal action against traders for hoarding rice, refusing retail sales

Steps have been taken to file cases before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court against several traders accused of hoarding rice and refusing to sell it at retail prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 3:28 pm

President AKD appreciates India’s support in addressing ongoing energy crisis

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government of India for the support extended to Sri Lanka amidst the ongoing energy crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 2:22 pm

Minister Handunnetti pledges legal measures over low-priced imported goods

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that legislation will soon be formulated to take action against those selling imported goods at prices lower than local products. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 11:50 am

Over 630 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

Police have arrested 635 suspects island-wide yesterday (28) through daily search operations launched to curb crime and drug-related activities, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 1:30 pm

Israeli military days away from hitting all its “top priority” targets in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is days away from hitting all the targets in Iran it classes as “top priority,” a spokesperson said today. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 4:18 pm

Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith

Given the escalating situation in the Middle East, there could be disruptions in the transportation of essential goods to the Asian region in the future, which may lead to an unexpected rise in inflation in Sri Lanka, according to the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:16 pm

State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended by one month

The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka, declared by the President, has been extended by one month. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 12:19 pm

NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades

The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 5:14 pm

Pakistan capital beefs up security ahead of high-level talks

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey are in Pakistan, with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister expected to arrive in the coming hours for four-way talks on regional issues, including de-escalating the US and Israeli war with Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 2:54 pm

Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has received intelligence on Russia conducting surveillance of US bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:06 pm

Mainly dry and warm weather expected in most parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (29), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 6:41 am

Iran’s foreign minister says journalists’ deaths ‘a serious wake-up call’

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the deaths of three journalists in Lebanon are “not only a deep loss for the media community in the region and the world, but also a serious wake-up call for the global conscience”. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 3:06 pm

Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the expansion of Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon with the aim of repelling Lebanese cross-border attacks. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 9:49 pm

11 arrested over illegal street racing, betting in Piliyandala

Eleven individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal motorcycle and three-wheeler racing linked to betting activities along the Kesbewa alternative road in Piliyandala, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 3:59 pm

Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts

Bahrain has announced a maritime ban which it says will be in place “until further notice” to protect the Gulf nation’s coasts, amid ongoing attacks from Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:18 pm

Iran will allow more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan’s foreign minister said late Saturday that Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:17 am

UAE official demands compensation from Iran

A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official has called for Iranian compensation for the damage caused to the country due to Tehran’s strikes. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 8:30 pm

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 1:59 pm

Sacred sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Bendigo added to Australia’s National Trust Register of Significant Trees

The sacred sapling of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which was brought from Sri Lanka and planted at the Sri Bodhi Dhamma Vihara in Bendigo, Australia has been officially added to the National Trust Register of Significant Trees. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 5:01 pm

Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack

Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday (Mar 29) accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite talking about diplomacy, after a US warship with around 3,500 military personnel arrived in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 5:43 pm

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars

Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 3:43 pm

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 9:51 am

“Surakimu Lanka” national programme for energy security launched

The national programme titled “Surakimu Lanka”, designed to encourage the public to use energy sparingly, was officially launched today (29). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 6:37 pm

Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude

Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:53 pm

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 8:07 am

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 700,000

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 700,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 7:03 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 6:08 pm

Saudi Arabia extends visa deadlines as gulf travel turmoil deepens

Travelers stranded across the Gulf by airspace closures and airport disruptions are receiving crucial visa relief, as Saudi Arabia joins Qatar and Kuwait in extending deadlines and relaxing penalties for visitors whose permitted stays are expiring mid-crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 29, 2026 1:53 pm

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