SriLankan cancels 2 Colombo–Dubai Flights on March 12–13
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of two flights between Colombo and Dubai scheduled for 12 and 13 March 2026. In an operational update, the airline said flight UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and the return flight UL232 from Dubai…
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioning that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel. The warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
Gary Kirsten reveals vision for Sri Lanka cricket
Gary Kirsten says he is excited about the challenge of leading Sri Lanka as the national team’s new head coach, while stressing the need to build confidence and consistency within the squad. Speaking in a recent interview with Wisden, Kirsten…
Drones hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port (Video)
Drones have hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port, sparking a major fire as authorities rush to contain the blaze. The incident comes amid Iranian strikes targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf following ongoing US–Israeli attacks on Iran. …
FMM condemns police action against journalist meeting Iranian sailors
The Free Media Movement (FMM) has strongly condemned what it described as police harassment of journalist Sulochana Ramaiya Mohan, who was temporarily taken into police custody while carrying out her duties. In a statement issued today, the FMM said the…
Three Commercial Ships Hit in Gulf as Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Three commercial ships have come under attack in the Gulf, with one vessel catching fire, as tensions escalate in the region amid Iran’s campaign against neighbouring oil-exporting countries, according to AFP. The attacks occurred near the strategic Strait of Hormuz,…
Wimal’s ‘Rats at CID’ Claim: Minister says CID Can Investigate
Government Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected claims made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa that former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley is being ill-treated while in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Responding to the allegations,…
Schedule for first phase of IPL 2026 released
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. As three states are scheduled…
Former Civil Defence Chief Accountant Held Over Rs 4.4 Mn Illicit Assets Probe
A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Defence Department has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of acquiring assets beyond his lawful income. The suspect was arrested this morning (11) under…
Adviser says Mojtaba Khamenei “safe and sound” amid injury reports
Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound” despite reports he was injured during recent hostilities, according to a statement by a government adviser Yousef Pezeshkian. Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of Masoud Pezeshkian, said in a message posted on his…