The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day on a negative note, following a major military strike launched by Israel on multiple military and nuclear sites across Iran. This geopolitical escalation led to heightened investor caution, contributing

The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, calling on both nations to prioritize diplomacy and dialogue to ease the situation.

Iran has strongly condemned what it described as a “criminal and aggressive” airstrike by the Israeli government in the early hours of Friday, which targeted multiple locations including residential areas in Tehran and other cities.

The country’s healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as shortages of essential medicines persist across government hospitals and central storage facilities.

In a public message, Ayatollah Khamenei condemned the “criminal act” and said the Israeli regime had exposed its “malicious nature” by striking civilian areas.

An Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to India’s capital New Delhi received an onboard bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities said.

The Opposition managed to secure the Udu Dumbara Pradeshiya Sabha today, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka for making significant strides in implementing tough but necessary economic reforms, bringing the country closer to receiving the next tranche of IMF financial assistance.

The SriLankan Airlines said today it has been compelled to make changes to its European routes, including London due to escalating tensions in the Middle East to avoid the conflict zone.

June 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Friday, hitting their highest price in almost five months after Israel struck Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising worries about disrupted oil supplies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday and visited the site of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that killed 241 people a day earlier, one of the worst air disasters in recent times.

The chief of Iran’s military, Mohammad Bagheri, was killed in an Israeli strike, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reports.

Israel’s military says Iran is launching drones in retaliation for its strikes on Terhan.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said the third generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant will be shut down for maintenance from midnight today (June 13).

In yet another soul-crushing story that left many heartbroken after the London-bound Air India flight crashed with 242 lives onboard, a ‘one-way journey’ of a beautiful family of 5 ended up in a tragedy.

The British brother of the only man to survive Air India’s devastating plane crash is today pictured by MailOnline as their family weeps with joy and dread.

The present government has seemingly forgotten its pledge to establish a special prosecution office to bring those responsible for the Easter Sunday bomb attacks to justice, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

Israel said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.

The Air India flight crash which claimed over 250 lives in Ahmedabad yesterday is one of the rarest in aviation history as initial investigations revealed that the crash may have been due to dual engine failure, aviation experts said.

At least 290 people are feared to have died after a plane bound for London crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from an airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad.

Iranian state media confirms the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami in an Israeli strike.

Former Sri Lanka Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91, family sources confirmed today.

Health authorities have confirmed that the COVID-19 situation in the country remains under control despite a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses being reported in recent weeks.

Cummins’ 6 for 28 in the second innings of the WTC final was also the best figures by a Test captain at Lord’s.

Sri Lanka always maintains the highest possible standards of aviation safety in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which is a specialized United Nations agency which helps 193 countries t

Australian Olympian Heath Ryan has been suspended by Equestrian Australia after a video emerged that appeared to show him repeatedly whipping a horse.

Sri Lanka’s first-ever nationwide animal census has been successfully completed at a total cost of just Rs. 2.7 million, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation announced yesterday.

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concerns over the outdated legal framework governing animal cruelty offences in Sri Lanka, calling for swift legislative reforms to better protect animals.

Sri Lanka is set to begin their journey toward qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with a crucial home fixture against South Korea tomorrow at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day on a mixed note, with overall investor activity remaining relatively subdued. Both market turnover and share volume declined in comparison to recent sessions, which had experienced heightened trading ac