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Iran close to choosing next supreme leader, says state media

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Iran's Assembly of Experts has more or less decided on the country's next supreme leader after its longtime ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike. "A de... और पढ़ें


War in Middle East 'should never have happened', says China's FM

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- China's top diplomat condemned on Sunday (Mar 8) the war in the Middle East, saying it "should never have happened" and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities. S... और पढ़ें


President pledges to make Sri Lanka the most humane nation in the world

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that his vision is to make Sri Lanka a nation recognized by the world for placing humanity above all else. Addressing the International W... और पढ़ें


Four Sri Lankans injured in ongoing Middle East Conflict

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A total of four Sri Lankans have reportedly been injured due to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra stated. Howeve... और पढ़ें


Narcotics haul seized from fishing trawler estimated to be worth around Rs. 2.8 billion

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara, stated that the estimated street value of the narcotics haul seized aboard the multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri ... और पढ़ें


Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Over 102 kilograms of the narcotic substance heroin have been recovered from the intercepted local multi-day fishing trawler that was seized by the Sri Lanka Navy, last night (07... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 1.4 bln in first two months of 2026

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in workers' remittances in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the r... और पढ़ें


Sri Lankan Ambassador urges vigilance for nationals in Northern Israel

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has called attention to the safety of Sri Lankans serving in the northern region of Israel amid the current conflict situati... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions - Trade Minister

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that global price increases are beyond domestic control and that a reductio... और पढ़ें


23 rounds fired at house linked to 'Batuwatte Chamara' now operating as elderly home

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Further details have emerged regarding the shooting incident reported early this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of an alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuw... और पढ़ें