Iran is ‘confident’ it could counter a U.S. ground invasion – Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that his country is ready for a ground invasion by American troops as the war launched by the United States and Israel has quickly spread across the region. He also refused any negotiations…
Gazette issued to establish six CEB subsidiaries from March 9
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody, making arrangements to establish six subsidiary companies by assigning the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). This gazette notification has been issued to take…
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian Oil amid Iran war
India’s access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a Russia-related…
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the…
Sri Lanka’s response to Iranian vessels: Key timeline of events
Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral stance in the ongoing Middle East conflict and will not allow its land, sea or airspace to be used in a biased manner by any nation engaged in the war, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
FR petition filed challenging arrest of ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay under PTA
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the arrest and detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The petition was filed by a…
Iran denies targeting Azerbaijan after reported drone strike
Iran has denied targeting Azerbaijan after authorities said drones flying from Iranian territory struck the Nakhchivan region, damaging an airport building and injuring civilians. Officials in Azerbaijan said several drones entered the Nakhchivan exclave early Thursday (5), with…
Crew of Iranian ship near Sri Lanka to be brought to Colombo Port: President
Sri Lanka will pursue a neutral policy amid the ongoing conflict in the region, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. Addressing the situation involving an Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, the President said the crew of the Iranian ship…
WATCH : Special media briefing by President
*NEWS ALERT* *2026-03-05* *Special media conference attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake* Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JZ7X57CKKO0 The post WATCH : Special media briefing by President appeared first on Newswire.
Indian Navy says it responded to IRIS Dena distress call
Issuing a statement, The Indian Navy says that it responded to a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena after it encountered an emergency off the southern coast of Sri Lanka on March 4. According to the Indian Navy,…