Dubai Airport Damaged, Luxury Hotel Hit in Iranian Strikes
2026-03-01
Dubai International Airport sustained minor damage and four people were injured after Iranian strikes hit parts of the emirate, authoritiesContinue Reading
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
2026-03-01
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed inContinue Reading
Statement by UN Secretary-General on Iran
2026-02-28
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran Statements | António Guterres, Secretary-General I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East.Continue Reading
Fuel prices revised; Auto Diesel, Petrol 92 and Super Diesel increased
2026-02-28
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) on Saturday announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today. According to theContinue Reading
Government data shows scale of Sri Lankan presence in Middle East
2026-02-28
More than one million Sri Lankans are currently living and working across the Middle East, government figures show, highlighting theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Middle East
2026-02-28
The Sri Lankan government on Saturday called for “utmost restraint” and immediate steps to de-escalate rising hostilities in the MiddleContinue Reading
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