Opposition Leader urges Govt to condemn attack on Iran, retaliatory attacks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will condemn the recent attack on Iran and called on the Sri Lankan government to issue a similar statement. Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said the government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Middle East: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Unit to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living in the Middle East, due to the tense situation prevailing in the region. Issuing a special notice, the Foreign Ministry announced…
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply status
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka at present, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Addressing the Parliament today, the President briefed the House on the available stocks of…
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (03 March) compared to last Friday, with the selling rate reaching Rs. 313 at some banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
Lunar Eclipse today : When and how to see the ‘Blood Moon’
A rare total lunar eclipse is set to mesmerise millions of sky-watchers on March 3 (Tuesday) as the Moon will be transformed into a coppery red “blood moon”. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the…
“I don’t know the reason. But there must be a reason for him to be arrested. It will be decided in courts” – Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Jasmin Media Secures Google Premier Partner Status for 2026
Colombo-based digital agency Jasmin Media has earned Google Premier Partner status for 2026, placing it among the top 3 percent of Google partner agencies worldwide. The Premier designation represents the highest tier within Google’s partner ecosystem and is awarded based…
US – Iran clash : 07 latest updates
Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran and Beirut, including a strike on the Iranian state broadcaster, as the death toll in Iran and Lebanon surpasses 600 people. Saudi authorities say two drones hit the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing…
Trading resumes at CSE after temporary halt
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has resumed following a temporary market halt. Trading was halted after the S&P SL20 Index fell over 5% from the previous close. The CSE reported that regular trading was suspended for 30…
Opposition leaders to discuss Middle East crisis at Parliament
A special discussion among opposition party leaders on the prevailing military situation in the Middle East is scheduled for today (03 Mar) at the Parliament complex. It is reported that this discussion is scheduled for this morning at the Office…