Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, has warned that the killing of 104 crew members from the IRIS Dena, one of the country s newest warships, in the Indian Ocean upon returning from a military exercise, "will not go unanswered". MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (2:22 PM)
A suspect has been arrested with a cache of firearms and live ammunition in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division. MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (12:30 PM)
Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Aranayake Divisional Secretariat Division, at their residences. MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (11:23 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has forecast that the prevailing hot weather conditions affecting several districts are likely to continue until May 25. MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (3:41 PM)
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals.MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (8:48 PM)
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters Association has raised serious concerns over delays in the reconstruction of the Peradeniya Railway Bridge (famously known to locals as the Yakaa Paalama - Devil s Bridge), warning that the project is unlikely to be completed on time. MORE..
14 Mar 2026 (2:13 PM)