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Gazette issued to restructure CEB from March 9, establish successor companies

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- 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. ... Read More


204 crew members of Iranian ship 'IRIS Bushehr' brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- 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 Co... Read More


87 bodies recovered after Iranian Ship sinks near Sri Lankan waters following US attack

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The bodies of 87 individuals who were on board the Iranian vessel 'IRIS Dena', which sank after being attacked by the United States in seas off southern Sri Lanka, have now been ... Read More


Lorry driver arrested for assaulting two police officers in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A lorry driver who allegedly assaulted two police officers and tore their uniforms has been arrested by the Kalutara South Police. According to police, the incident had occurred... Read More


Another Iran Ship in Sri Lankan waters? Sajith demands clarification from Govt.

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (05) in Parliament that information has been received indicating that another Iranian vessel is near the Port of Colombo within Sr... Read More


Ex-President Ranil expresses condolences over the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Embassy of Iran in Colombo this morning (05) to express condolences over the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Lead... Read More


Benjamin Netanyahu 'fears US and Iran holding secret talks'

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly concerned the US is holding secret talks with Iran behind his back. The Israeli prime minister is said to have approached... Read More


Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict - President

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced the stance of the Government of Sri Lanka pertaining to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Addressing a special media briefing ... Read More


Businessman remanded over Rs. 5 mln bribery charges

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A businessman has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of accepting a bribe amounting to Rs. 5 million. ... Read More


Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco - President

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- 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 Pres... Read More