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JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds - Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the post of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be granted based on political considerati... Read More


SL Navy assists in emergency evacuation of Japanese military ship's crew member

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A crew member of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Onami, a Takanami-class destroyer operating in the western waters off Colombo, has been brought ashore... Read More


IGP instructs police to monitor drone activities over national security concerns

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Inspector General of Police has issued instructions to all police stations regarding taking necessary measures to prevent the possibility of drones being used to collect sens... Read More


Gazette issued to restructure CEB from March 9, establish successor companies

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody transferring the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with effect from March 09. ... Read More


204 crew members of Iranian ship 'IRIS Bushehr' brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A total of 204 crew members of the Iranian navy vessel 'IRIS Bushehr', near Sri Lanka's territorial waters, have been safely evacuated by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Co... Read More


''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