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Sri Lanka calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Sri Lanka is deeply concerned by the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East and West Asia, which poses a direct threat to the civilian population, the Ministry of Forei... Read More


Be mindful of accuracy of information before sharing it on social media: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The weakening of public trust in information disseminated through the media is extremely dangerous for a society, and therefore people must be mindful of the truthfulness of inf... Read More


Iran arrests 20 suspected Israeli spies

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Iranian law enforcement authorities have arrested 20 people in the city of Urmia, the administrative center of West Azerbaijan Province, on suspicion of espionage and collaborat... Read More


Police officers deployed to control traffic near filling stations

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Police officers have been deployed near filling stations to manage traffic congestion following the reintroduction of the QR code system for fuel distribution, the Deputy Inspec... Read More


Court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The Mahara Magistrate's Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament, Asoka Ranwala. The order was issued after MP Ranwala fa... Read More


"If he's alive...": Iran vows to "pursue, kill" Netanyahu amid death rumours

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Iran has vowed to "pursue and kill" Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it continued strikes on Israel on the 16th day of the war in the Middle East. "If this child-kil... Read More


Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka's energy security, continuous fuel supply

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Lanka IOC has stated that it will ensure Sri Lanka's energy security and maintain a continuous supply of fuel to achieve that objective. The Managing Director of the company, K... Read More


Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- A suspect has been arrested with a cache of firearms and live ammunition in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division. According to Sri Lanka Police, the suspect was ap... Read More


Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents - AG tells SC

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that a formal investigation will be conducted regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern Province-a pred... Read More


Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in ... Read More