Report: Sri Lanka records highest South Asian death toll in Russia-Ukraine war
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest number of deaths among South Asians who joined the Russian army to fight against Ukraine, according to a new report by Himal Southasian. Data provided to Himal Southasian and the Organised Crime and Corruption…
FM Herath participates in Delhi’s Raisina Dialogue 2026
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, participated in the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday (05 Mar). According to Indian media, the visit underscores the strong and longstanding partnership between India and Sri Lanka,…
Family raises concerns over detention of Suresh Sallay
The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Mrs. S.B.M.S.B. Sallay, has raised serious concerns over the circumstances of her husband’s detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). In a letter addressed to…
41,000 Justices of the Peace to lose posts under new gazette : Dolawatta
Former MP and lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta has confirmed that the government has moved to restructure the post of Justice of the Peace, a position traditionally assigned to respected citizens in villages. He noted that, according to Gazette No. 2489/84…
FM holds talks with Israeli counterpart
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed that safeguarding Sri Lankan citizens abroad is a top priority, following talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar. In a post on ‘X’, Minister Herath said he had received assurances on the…
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…