Sri Lanka monitoring Middle East war, urges end to hostilities
2026-03-02
The Sri Lankan government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in the Middle East and does not condone war,Continue Reading
Environment Minister attends Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi
2026-03-02
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi visited India from Feb. 24 to 27, 2026, to attend the 25th edition of the WorldContinue Reading
Will Iran conflict send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
2026-03-02
The US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s aggressive response have unnerved oil markets, with many analysts predicting a massive riseContinue Reading
Aluthwatta Waste Facility to be upgraded as monthly compost output reaches 200 tons
2026-03-02
The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compostContinue Reading
GMOA withdraws from Govt’s ‘Arogya’ program
2026-03-02
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will withdraw from the Arogya project launched by the MinistryContinue 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
PC Kuvera de Zoysa announces Candidature for BASL Presidency
2026-03-01
President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa has announced his candidature for the post of President of the Bar Association of SriContinue Reading
Duleep Mendis steps down as Oman coach, appointed chief development officer
2026-03-01
After 14 remarkable years at the helm, Duleep Mendis has stepped down as Head Coach of the Oman Men’s NationalContinue Reading