An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Southern, Uva, North-Western provinces and Mannar district. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (3:28 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)
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)
Iran has confirmed that Intelligence minister Esmail Khatib was killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday. Taking to X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the "cowardly assassination" and offered his condolences. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (10:01 PM)
Five members of Iran s national women s football team who dropped their bids for Australian asylum have returned to the country with the rest of the squad. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (8:49 PM)
A motion of no-confidence against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition Members of Parliament, will be handed over to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow (19). MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (6:57 PM)