Middle East Crisis: Enough Fuel Stocks in Sri Lanka, Don’t Panic Buy
2026-02-28
Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to avoid any shortage despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Chairman ofContinue Reading
CAASL implements emergency plan amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the implementation of a special operational plan to facilitate flightsContinue Reading
Notice for all Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-02-28
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situationContinue Reading
Middle East Crisis : 10 SriLankan Airlines flights cancelled
2026-02-28
Due to the closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, SriLankanContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines warns of flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
SriLankan Airlines has warned of possible flight delays due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries followingContinue Reading
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids
2026-02-28
The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing”Continue Reading
Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA
2026-02-28
A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) andContinue Reading
Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran
2026-02-28
Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading
At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
2026-02-28
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in theContinue Reading
Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province
2026-02-28
Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
2026-02-28
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has wonContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today
2026-02-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading
Paris crowns Sri Lankan baker for best traditional baguette
2026-02-28
Sri Lankan‑born baker Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan was mobbed by congratulating customers on Friday (February 27) at his bakery in southern Paris,Continue Reading
Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos
2026-02-28
The Republic of Mauritius suspended all diplomatic relations with the Maldives on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in a long-standingContinue Reading
January External Sector Performance : 10 key points
2026-02-28
• The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as JanuaryContinue Reading
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
2026-02-28
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading
New Zealand National Anthem Blunder in Colombo (Video)
2026-02-28
There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s nationalContinue Reading
T20 World Cup Super 8 Points Table
2026-02-27
Pakistan must register a comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka to book a semi-final berth and potentially ensure that the knockoutContinue Reading