Iran s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, has been killed overnight, according to the Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (5:25 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the quantitative increase in arrests of drugs and drug-related individuals is a positive development, while emphasising that ensuring public confidence, as well as that of operational teams, in the destruction of seized drug stocks is a priority. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (10:22 PM)
Both local and foreign nationals have been warned against operating drones within Sri Lanka without proper authorization, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has announced. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (2:22 PM)
China has reaffirmed its strong commitment to cracking down on telecommunications and online fraud, while pledging to further strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (6:23 PM)
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa, speaking at WION s World Pulse summit on Wednesday (Mar 18), said the global system is undergoing a major transformation, adding that "global institutions are being tested like never before." MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (5:41 PM)
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced the suspension of vehicle parking fee collection across its jurisdiction until further notice. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (4:34 PM)