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Iran's revolutionary guards says it launched "most intense" operation

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched its "most intense and heaviest operation" since the start of the war, according to state media. Iran claimed it... Read More


Widespread power outages reported across Sri Lanka amid CEB TU action

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Power outages have been reported in several parts of the country yesterday (11). Accordingly, breakdowns have been reported in Gampaha, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Beruwala, Puttalam,... Read More


Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Gulf states have been intercepting new waves of Iranian drones and missiles early Wednesday local time. United Arab Emirates warned residents to stay in a safe location, with i... Read More


Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Approximately 140 US troops have sustained injuries since the beginning of the US military's operations against Iran, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday, including eig... Read More


ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka's efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila. During the ... Read More


Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate 29 flights on Thursday: 15 departing Doha, and 14 coming in. Though Qatar's airspace remains closed, the carrier has, since las... Read More


US destroys Iranian naval ships and minelayers near Strait of Hormuz, military says

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The US military said it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships - including 16 minelayers - near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. US Central Command posted video of some of the ... Read More


Iran accuses US of obstructing rescue after sinking of IRIS Dena warship near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Iran has accused the United States of obstructing rescue operations after the sinking of its IRIS Dena vessel near Sri Lanka earlier this month. Foreign Ministry spokesperson E... Read More


SC resumes hearing of appeals by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for second day

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The hearing of the appeal filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, challenging the prison sentences imposed on them over corruption charges, has be... Read More


Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A multi-day fishing trawler transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics and weapons was seized during a special operation conducted in the deep seas off the sou... Read More