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''Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation" - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated in Parliament today (06) that the country has fallen into a wartime-like situation, despite it being an undesirable devel... Read More


AG urged to consider allowing lawyer to meet Pillayan for pending FR petition

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Supreme Court today (06) has informed the Attorney General to consider the possibility of granting access to an attorney of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakantha... Read More


'Sathosa' case against ex-minister Johnston: Further hearing on March 18

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others, over deploying of 'Sathosa' employees for political activities, be cal... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 6.6% to USD 7,284 million in February 2026, compared to USD 6,832 million recorded in January 2026. Accordingly, country's reser... Read More


Minister orders immediate probe into Jaffna boat accident

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramaligam Chandrasekar, has instructed authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into the boat accident reported i... Read More


PM Harini rejects opposition's claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has rejected the opposition's allegations that the enforcement of emergency regulations has led to repression in the country, stating that s... Read More


Oman's Foreign Minister assures welfare and well-being of Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he spoke with Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, in phone call today (06) regarding the evolving regional situation. "Exc... Read More


COPA approves forwarding DMT progress report to Attorney General for further action

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has approved forwarding the report on the progress of implementing the directives issued at the COPA meetings held on 10 March and 21 Marc... Read More


Assets worth Rs. 20M belonging to fugitive underworld figure 'Kudu Salindu' frozen

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Assets worth nearly Rs. 20 million belonging to notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, also known as "Panadura Kudu Salindu", who is currently ... Read More


Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April: Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Department of Meteorology says that the extremely warm weather conditions currently prevailing in many parts of the island is expected to continue until mid-April. The Depar... Read More