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Motorcycle catches fire at Jaffna filling station

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A motorcycle caught fire at a filling station near the Maruthanarmadam Junction in Jaffna, while being refueled. The fire broke out immediately after the tank was fully filled, ... Read More


Middle East Conflict: No Sri Lankans injured in Iran airstrikes in UAE

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- No injuries or casualties involving Sri Lankans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been reported thus far, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Arusha Coo... Read More


Oman-based airline lands at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A flight operated by Oman-based SalamAir landed in Sri Lanka early this morning (02), the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Captain Daminda Rambukwel... Read More


Over 550 killed in Iran by US-Israeli strikes on 131 cities, Red Crescent says

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- At least 555 people have been killed in Iran since joint US-Israeli strikes began on Saturday, according to the Red Crescent Society. Iranian state media quoted the Red Crescent... Read More


Cabinet spokesman hints at possible extension to state of public emergency

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The government is considering extending the nationwide state of public emergency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated today. Addressing a media briefing at t... Read More


Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday, after Tehran launched strikes across the region in... Read More


Millions in Iran without internet for more than 48 hours

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Iran's internet blackout has now lasted for more than 48 hours, according to cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks, as the war enters its third day. Internet shutdowns have previousl... Read More


QR system for fuel unnecessary, CPC Chairman asserts

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The QR system should only be used to limit fuel distribution in the event of a fuel shortage in the country, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaru... Read More


Sri Lanka grants 2-week visa extension for foreigners stranded due to flight restrictions

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that, due to flight restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict, the visa validity period for forei... Read More


21-year-old arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- A 21-year-old businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes int... Read More