Sri Lankan Woman found dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Australia
A Sri Lankan woman has been found dead at a rural property in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley in Australia, as police investigate what is being treated as a suspected murder-suicide. Australian media reported that the bodies of 47-year-old Chamindika Jayawardena and…
Govt doubles allowances for officials engaged in comprehensive disaster operations
The government has doubled allowances paid to public officials engaged in extended disaster response operations under a new circular issued by the National Disaster Relief Services Centre. The circular, issued under the Ministry of Defence, numbered 04/2026 and dated March…
Iran FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescue efforts during call with Vijitha Herath
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of India and Sri Lanka to discuss regional developments following the recent military escalation involving the United States and Israel. In the discussions with India’s Foreign…
Oil could hit $150 if Middle East War escalates: Qatar Energy Minister
Oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates further, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned. In an interview with the Financial Times, al-Kaabi cautioned that a widening war in the…
Master Designer V3.0 – A Platform for Creative Excellence
Master Designer is an all-island graphic design competition organized by the Media Unit of SLTC, created to inspire and empower aspiring designers across Sri Lanka. The competition provides a unique platform for creative minds to showcase their talent, enhance their…
3rd Ship: Iranian Vessel IRIS Lavan Docked in India with 183 Crew
Indian authorities had allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at Kochi days before the IRIS Dena incident off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, according to reports in Indian media citing government sources. The reports said Iran approached India…
Australia rejects reports Labeling Sri Lanka High-Risk Destination
The Australian High Commission in Colombo has dismissed reports claiming that Sri Lanka has been classified as a high-risk travel destination for Australians. In a statement, the High Commission said Australia’s official travel advice level for Sri Lanka has not…
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 109 Drones Today
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones detected during the latest wave of Iranian attacks on Friday (6). In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence…
Indian FM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka’s FM Vijitha Herath in Delhi
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New Delhi today, discussing bilateral relations and the regional situation. Following the meeting, Jaishankar said India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Neighbourhood First policies will continue…
Roar Global establishes Roar Labs to accelerate AI marketing innovation
The new initiative will identify emerging AI driven shifts in marketing and build and test new products in rapid cycles before scaling the strongest ideas into future Roar Global ventures. Roar Global, a mar-tech venture builder of specialised marketing and…