Jaishankar, Vijitha Herath hold talks in New Delhi

India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New Delhi today, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations and the regional situation.

50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader’s underground military bunker

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday shared footage showing air strikes on the underground military bunker that was sometimes used by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. IDF claimed that 50 Israeli jets dismantled the underground military bunker in Tehran.’’50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran,’’ IDF said sharing the ariel footage.

Minister Kumara Jayakody faces High Court indictment

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Deputy Procurement Manager of Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited and present Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, over an alleged act of corruption.

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

State of emergency extended by another month

The resolution to extend the state of emergency by another month was approved by Parliament by a majority of 100 votes, with 108 MPs voting in favour and 8 against.

Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports

Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and drives oil to $150 a barrel, ​the country’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview ‌published on Friday.

U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka issues notice to Americans

The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a notice to American citizens in the country following major global air travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Middle East.

IGP orders tight control over drones

The Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning to prevent the misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in activities that could threaten national security or be used to carry out terrorist attacks.

Middle East conflict triggers global market volatility and raises economic risks for Sri Lanka

Rising tensions in the Middle East following a US–Israel military campaign against Iran are sending shockwaves through global markets. Oil prices have surged, shipping routes face disruptions and investors are shifting toward safe haven assets. For Sri Lanka, the escalating conflict could have significant economic consequences, affecting energy costs, tourism, remittances and key export industries.

Minister orders probe into Jaffna boat accident

Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has instructed the Sri Lanka Navy and all relevant agencies to conduct an immediate investigation into the boat accident reported in Jaffna.

Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: ’If they rise, they rise’

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters ​in an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority.

Frigate sunk by US off Sri Lanka coast had no weapons: Iran MFA

Two days after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Iran on Friday warned that the attack on an “unarmed ship cannot go with impunity,” reports Greater Kashmir.

“No blood for oil” protest held in Colombo

A protest under the theme “No Blood for Oil” was held in Colombo, condemning the recent military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.

Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty

Emirates and ​Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the threat of missile fire piled pressure ‌on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers.

Absolute lies on Middle East war being spread through social media: Minister

News being spread on social media that Iran is to stop providing fuel to Sri Lanka is far from being the truth, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today.

Report on Post-Disaster Needs Assessment due by end March: PM

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that the government is conducting a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment on the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah and that its report will be available by the end of this month.

Boat carrying devotees to Palaitheevu St. Anthony’s feast capsizes; Two dead

A boat carrying devotees from Jaffna to Palaitheevu Island for a religious festival capsized shortly after departure on Friday, leaving two people dead while several others who fell into the sea were rescued and admitted to hospital.

Applications open for advanced level vocational stream 2026/2027

The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has announced that applications are now open for admission to Grade 12 of the Advanced Level Vocational Stream for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Did US inform Sri Lanka prior to attack on Iranian ship? UNP questions

The United National Party (UNP) questioned whether the United States of America (USA) informed the Sri Lankan government prior to attacking the Iranian ship.

Middle Eastern conflict could affect essential services in Sri Lanka: Minister

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could affect essential services in Sri Lanka while emergency is needed to ensure effective delivery of essential services, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera told Parliament today.

Training programme for 66,315 justices of peace: Minister

The government plans to introduce a training programme for the 66,315 justices of peace currently serving in Sri Lanka, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament.

Sri Lanka to restructure CEB with six successor companies

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification paving the way for the establishment of six successor companies by transferring the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Japan Foreign Minister Confirms Two Japanese Detained in Iran

Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday.

US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike

U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached a final conclusion or completed ​their investigation, two U.S. officials told Reuters.

Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict

Israel’s Civil Administration has cancelled Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, the latest in a series of Israeli restrictions imposed at Islam’s third-holiest site since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’ as Gulf attacks continue

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is being “demolished ahead of schedule and at levels people have never seen before,” asserting that the country now has “no air force, no air defence” and that its air capabilities are “gone.”

Two schoolboys killed in lorry accident in Madurankuliya

Two schoolchildren were killed after being hit by a lorry in the Kilamaduchenai area of Kadayamotte in Madurankuliya, police said.

Calf and she elephant rescued from well

A she elephant and a calf that fell into an abandoned well in a farm at Sinhapura in Welikanda was saved from drowning and released to Thrikonamaduwa forest reserve by the wildlife officers.

It is thankful Sri Lanka did not sign SOFA with U.S. - former Foreign Secretary

In the backdrop of an Iranian warship sinking off in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after a U.S. submarine attack, former Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said it was ‘ thankfully’ that Sri Lanka had not signed the Status of Force Agreement with the U.S. despite many people advocating for it at that time.

Unregistered drugs entering Sri Lanka amid weak oversight, Doctors warn

Unregistered drugs whose quality has not been tested are being brought into Sri Lanka through ports and airports by pharmaceutical company agents, with the practice reportedly on the rise, Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights President Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa warned.