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Fisheries Minister's request to all Sri Lankan fishermen

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar today (05) urged all Sri Lankan fishermen not to venture into sea areas beyond Sri Lanka's maritime borders, considering the current si... Read More


Govt considering appointing interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket - Sports Minister

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government is considering transferring the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to an interim committee in the future, as part o... Read More


Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay's 90-day detention order

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligen... Read More


Iran's internet blackout hits 120 hours

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Iran's internet blackout has now passed 120 hours, with connectivity in the country flatlining at around 1% of its typical levels, according to independent watchdog organization ... Read More


ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Panadura. In addition t... Read More


Iran says US tanker on fire in Gulf

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Iranian state television says its naval fighters have hit a US tanker this morning in the northern Gulf. The ship was "hit by a missile in the north of the Persian Gulf" and is ... Read More


Power outages reported across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A technical fault in the electricity supply system between Anuradhapura and Vavuniya resulted in power outages in several areas across the island, according to the Ceylon Electri... Read More


Female lawyer sentenced to 12 years in prison for preparing forged deeds

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A female attorney, convicted of preparing forged deeds, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Colombo High Court today (05). The order was issued by Colombo High Court... Read More


Israel's main airport reopens

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Israel's Ben Gurion Airport has been reopened after it was shut down five days ago at the start of the joint Israeli and US military strikes on Iran. A first repatriation flight... Read More


Customs detects over 52kg of narcotics in air cargo sent from Malaysia

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers attached to a warehouse in Peliyagoda have detected over 52kg of narcotics concealed in assorted food packages shipped from Malaysia through air cargo.... Read More