Sri Lanka Customs officers attached to a warehouse in Peliyagoda have detected over 52kg of narcotics concealed in assorted food packages shipped from Malaysia through air cargo. MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (1:53 PM)
The second Iranian vessel is also not currently within Sri Lanka s territorial waters, but is located in the Exclusive Economic Zone close to Sri Lanka s maritime boundary, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (2:00 PM)
A technical fault in the electricity supply system between Anuradhapura and Vavuniya resulted in power outages in several areas across the island, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (2:48 PM)
A lorry driver who allegedly assaulted two police officers and tore their uniforms has been arrested by the Kalutara South Police. MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (12:47 PM)
Israel s Ben Gurion Airport has been reopened after it was shut down five days ago at the start of the joint Israeli and US military strikes on Iran. MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (1:58 PM)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he held a phone call with Israel s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar today (05) regarding the well-being of over 29,000 Sri Lankan nationals currently residing in Israel. MORE..
5 Mar 2026 (7:41 PM)