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Did US inform Sri Lanka prior to attack on Iranian ship? UNP questions

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The United National Party (UNP) questioned whether the United States of America (USA) informed the Sri Lankan government prior to attacking the Iranian ship. The following is a... Read More


Applications open for advanced level vocational stream 2026/2027

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has announced that applications are now open for admission to Grade 12 of the Advanced Level Vocational Stream f... Read More


Boat carrying devotees to Palaitheevu St. Anthony's feast capsizes; Two dead

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A boat carrying devotees from Jaffna to Palaitheevu Island for a religious festival capsized shortly after departure on Friday, leaving two people dead while several others who f... Read More


Report on Post-Disaster Needs Assessment due by end March: PM

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that the government is conducting a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment on the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah and that its report will be... Read More


Absolute lies on Middle East war being spread through social media: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- News being spread on social media that Iran is to stop providing fuel to Sri Lanka is far from being the truth, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today. ... Read More


"No blood for oil" protest held in Colombo

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A protest under the theme "No Blood for Oil" was held in Colombo, condemning the recent military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The demonstration drew a number... Read More


ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Stats Round-Up

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, bringing together the world's top teams in cricket's most fast-paced format. As the tournament unfolds, individual performances are ... Read More


Customs foil major cannabis smuggling attempt at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs intercepted two Indian nationals attempting to smuggle a large consignment of narcotics into the country via ... Read More


Experts warn of health risks to children as air quality turns unhealthy

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- With air pollution levels in Colombo rising to unhealthy levels, health experts are raising alarm over the potential impact on public health, particularly on children. Poor air ... Read More


Govt in talks with ICC to hand Sri Lanka Cricket to Interim Committee: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage said that discussions are underway with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to hand over the administration of S... Read More