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Prof. G.L. Peiris urges govt to clarify stand on Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Former Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has drawn attention to the gravity of consequences arising for Sri Lan... Read More


Two women arrested with heroin and 'Ice' in Weliweriya

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Two female suspects have been arrested for possession of heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice'). Accordingly, a woman with 25 grams of heroin in the Embara... Read More


At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- At least ten individuals have been injured following a bus accident in the Minneriya area on the Habarana-Polonnaruwa road. According to the police, the accident occurred when a... Read More


Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- An Islamic Revolutionary Guard general warned Tuesday that continued US-Israeli attacks would see Iran conduct reprisals against "all economic centres" in the Middle East. "We a... Read More


Sri Lanka could face 'Balance of Payment' crisis if Middle East conflict continues - Economist

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka could face a 'Balance of Payment' crisis, if the Middle East conflict continues for a longer period, economist Talal Rafi has warned. Speaking to Ada Derana, economist... Read More


Israel's Ben Gurion airport to gradually resume flights

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Israel's Ben Gurion airport, the country's main international gateway near Tel Aviv, says Israeli airspace is set to gradually reopen overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with only... Read More


Opposition party leaders to convene special meeting on Middle East conflict today

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- A special discussion among opposition party leaders regarding the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East region is scheduled to be held today (03) at the Parliamentary Com... Read More


27-year-old arrested at BIA with 'Kush' cannabis

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have apprehended an individual in possession of 'Kush' cannabis. During t... Read More


Sri Lanka urges global peace, calls on int'l organisations to fulfill responsibilities - Minister

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that all nations must contribute to the establishment of global peace by working to control the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East. ... Read More


Iranian drones strike U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war widens

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with... Read More