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FM Vijitha Herath and India's Jaishankar discuss regional developments

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that he held a "warm and constructive" meeting with India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. In a post shared on X... Read More


Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler transporting a... Read More


Chief custodian of Kataragama Devalaya passes away

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Chief Lay Custodian (Kapu Dhurandhara) of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Somipala T. Ratnayake, has reportedly passed away at the age of 87. Published by HT Digital Co... Read More


Shooting reported at house of 'Batuwatte Chamara's' wife in Ja-Ela

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- A shooting incident was reported this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuwatte Chamara'. Police said the shot was fired... Read More


Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- In a combined operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Kayts Police have seized a consignment of foreign-origin cannabis weighing approximately 368kg at the Suruvil beach area of Ka... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, Nor... Read More


Sri Lanka must stand firm, no matter what anyone demands - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that at a time when Sri Lanka is facing many challenges and risks today, the country's policy should be to work for world peace and that t... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, as well as Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya,... Read More


No sides taken in Iranian vessel incident, Sri Lanka acting under international law: FM

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday said the government is handling the recent vessel incident involving Iranian personnel in accordance with international la... Read More


Ransilu Jayathilake wins historic gold for Sri Lanka at Arnold Sports Festival

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake has made history by winning a gold medal at the Arnold Sports Festival held in the United States, marking a significant milestone for S... Read More