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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


Retired Health Ministry chief clerk arrested over Rs. 20 million bribe

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A retired Chief Clerk of the Ministry of Health has been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20 million. The arrest was made by investigating officers ... Read More


Many things happening within Indian Ocean than you think: Govt tells opposition

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Sri Lankan government is working towards maintaining peace within the Indian Ocean, Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. Responding to questions r... Read More


Qatar Airways to start limited relief flights for stranded passengers from Muscat, Riyadh beginning today

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Qatar Airways will keep its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace, with services set to resume only after authorities dec... Read More