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“Podi Lassie” Remanded Until March 17

COLOMBO (News 1st); Underworld figure “Podi Lassie” has been remanded until the 17th of this month after being produced before the Baddegama Magistrat...

05-03-2026 | 6:48 PM

Suresh Salley Named Third Suspect in Easter Probe

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Criminal Investigation Department informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that retired Major General Tuan Suresh Salley, ...

05-03-2026 | 6:43 PM

Sri Lanka Suspends All Regular Middle East Flights

COLOMBO (News 1st); Seven special flights were operated to the Middle East today, the Civil Aviation Authority announced.Director General Dhamminda Ra...

05-03-2026 | 6:34 PM

Petition Filed Against Suresh Salley's Detention

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the arrest and detention of retired Major Genera...

05-03-2026 | 5:35 PM

Iran Denies Targeting Azerbaijan

(AJ) Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has denied that the country targeted Azerbaijan, which earlier said two Iranian drones hit its t...

05-03-2026 | 5:18 PM

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Iran Sought Port Entry for Three Naval Ships

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed that on the 26th of February, the Government of Iran formally requested permission from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for three Iranian naval vessels to enter Sri Lankan ports between March 9 and 13.He said Sri Lanka had not yet granted approval for those dates. According to the President, the request was presented as a goodwill visit and a tour meant to enh...

06-03-2026 | 12:00 AM

Sri Lanka Acts on Principle, Not Pressure

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the State carries an unwavering responsibility to protect the country’s seas, the State itself, and its people, emphasising that these duties remain the government’s foremost priority.He sai...

05-03-2026 | 11:01 PM

Sri Lanka Takes Control of IRIS Bushehr & Crew

COLOMBO (News1st); Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to formally take charge of the Iranian vessel Iris Bushehr and its crew, following days of discussions with relevant authorities, diplomatic mi...

05-03-2026 | 10:05 PM

Sri Lanka Acts on Principle, Not Pressure

05-03-2026 | 11:01 PM

Sri Lanka Takes Control of IRIS Bushehr & Crew

05-03-2026 | 10:05 PM

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Colombo Calls for Dialogue to Restore Peace in ME

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says he held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on March 4 regarding the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East.The Minister said Sri Lanka conveyed its grave concern over the escalating hostilities ...

05-03-2026 | 5:12 PM