Hakeem slams Govt for aligning with US-Israel Position
2026-03-02
MP Rauff Hakeem, Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), has expressed condolences over the reported death of Iran’sContinue Reading
Flight operations : Update from Etihad & Emirates
2026-03-02
A total of 15 Etihad Airways passenger aircraft departed Abu Dhabi within a three-hour window, in what appeared to beContinue Reading
Kuwait shot down 3 US warplanes by mistake – US
2026-03-02
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in an apparent friendly fireContinue Reading
Now you can bid for Govt contracts up to Rs. 40 mn on promise.lk
2026-03-02
The Government of Sri Lanka has invited businesses to register on its official e-procurement platform, promise.lk, offering free registration forContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa calls for swift end to Middle East conflict
2026-03-02
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East must be brought to an end asContinue Reading
Ramiz Raja calls Dasun Shanaka ‘Modern Day Mandela’ for sportsmanship
2026-03-02
International cricket commentator and former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has praised Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka for his composure during aContinue Reading
25 Live Star Tortoises Seized at BIA; Two Remanded
2026-03-02
Sri Lanka Customs officers arrested two Sri Lankan nationals at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) departure terminal on March 1Continue Reading
Weather today: Mainly dry weather will prevail
2026-03-02
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 March 2026. Mainly dry weather will prevail inContinue Reading
Namal expresses shock over Ahmadinejad’s Death, says “We stand with Iran”
2026-03-02
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa has expressed shock over the reported assassination of former Iranian President Mahmoud AhmadinejadContinue Reading
Trump says war on Iran could last four weeks
2026-03-02
US President Donald Trump has said a military operation against Iran could last up to four weeks, as tensions escalateContinue Reading
UAE withdraws diplomatic mission from Iran
2026-03-02
UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran, withdrawal of Ambassador & all diplomats from Iran.
Sri Lanka launches special measures to protect tourists, overseas workers amid Middle East tensions
2026-03-01
The Sri Lankan government has launched a series of special measures to ensure the safety and welfare of foreign touristsContinue Reading
UAE intercepts over 700 missiles, drones; Sri Lankans among 58 injured
2026-03-01
The United Arab Emirates said its air force and air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of ballistic missiles and dronesContinue Reading
Global Fuel price increases ‘inevitable’ after US, Israeli strikes on Iran
2026-03-01
Fuel price increases for motorists are “inevitable” following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the MiddleContinue Reading
Fuel not to be dispensed into cans; legal action against hoarders
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka Police have warned against the unnecessary collection and stockpiling of fuel amid concerns over the current unstable situationContinue Reading
Middle East on Edge: 9 Latest Updates
2026-03-01
Here are the latest verified news updates on the Iran-US-Israel conflict as of today: 1. Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed deadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first European-regulated investment fund to attract global capital
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to attract international investment with the official launch of the Sri Lanka OpportunityContinue Reading
Protest outside SLC Headquarters demands Board’s Resignation
2026-03-01
A protest was held outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) headquarters on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of theContinue Reading