India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes
India has rejected a report that claimed that the US was using its ports to strike Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs’ reaction came after former US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, during an interview with a US-based channel, One America…
Iran breaks silence on warship attack near Sri Lanka, warns US will ‘bitterly regret’ it
Iran has accused the United States of committing an “atrocity at sea” after an Iranian naval frigate was struck in international waters near Sri Lanka yesterday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which had nearly…
ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Walana Anti‑Corruption Unit Director
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. In January this year, the Police Headquarters announced his appointment to the position. At the time, it was reported that…
Ranil visits Iranian embassy to offer condolences on Khamenei’s death
United National Party Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo this morning (05 Mar) to convey condolences on the passing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Wickremesinghe, who served as Sri Lanka’s 8th Executive…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (05 March), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 306.22 to Rs. 306.80,…
Govt confirms second Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s EEZ
Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today acknowledged that another Iranian vessel is currently in international waters close to Sri Lanka’s maritime border. Addressing Parliament, Minister Jayatissa said the government and the Ministry of Defence are aware of the vessel’s…
Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
The Omani navy rescued 24 crew members of a Malta-flagged container ship struck by missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, state media said, as Iran pressed its Gulf retaliation campaign. The cargo ship was “hit by two…
Sajith demands clarity on alleged second Iranian vessel near Colombo Port
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that information has been received about another Iranian vessel near the Colombo Port within Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary, and that the government must issue a clear statement regarding it. Making a special statement in Parliament…
11 MPs appointed to Disaster Preparedness Committee on Cyclone Ditwah
Members have been appointed to serve on the special parliamentary committee tasked with conducting a full study and submitting proposals and recommendations regarding the lack of full preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah. MPs Prasanna Gunasena, Anton Jayakody, Aruna Jayasekara, Anuradha Jayaratne,…
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (05 March) compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 313. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US…