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Sri Lanka won't back any side in Iranian vessel incident - Vijitha Herath

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka is handling the recent vessel incident involving Iranian personnel strictly in accordance with international law and does not intend to support any side, Foreign Minist... Read More


Fools are at war today: Cardinal

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Condemning the war in the Middle East, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today that those who are engaged in hostilities are fools. "Those who are at war toda... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warm weather advisory for several provinces and districts across Sri Lanka, warning that the heat index is likely to rise to caution level... Read More


Namal welcomes Govt. decision to allow Iranian vessel to dock in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed the decision by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to allow the Iranian vessel IRIS Bushier to ... Read More


US grants 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The US said that it is granting a temporary 30-day waiver to permit Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid the escalating confrontation with Iran. "President Trump's energ... Read More


Unregistered drugs entering Sri Lanka amid weak oversight, Doctors warn

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Unregistered drugs whose quality has not been tested are being brought into Sri Lanka through ports and airports by pharmaceutical company agents, with the practice reportedly on... Read More


It is thankful Sri Lanka did not sign SOFA with U.S. - former Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- In the backdrop of an Iranian warship sinking off in Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after a U.S. submarine attack, former Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said it... Read More


Calf and she elephant rescued from well

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A she elephant and a calf that fell into an abandoned well in a farm at Sinhapura in Welikanda was saved from drowning and released to Thrikonamaduwa forest reserve by the wildli... Read More


Two schoolboys killed in lorry accident in Madurankuliya

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Two schoolchildren were killed after being hit by a lorry in the Kilamaduchenai area of Kadayamotte in Madurankuliya, police said. The victims were identified as Sitija Seneth S... Read More


Japan Foreign Minister Confirms Two Japanese Detained in Iran

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. "We are sure they are safe at this time... Read More