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Sri Lanka offers temporary visa extension amid Middle East-bound flight cancellations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- In view of the cancellation of Middle East-bound flights effective from 28 February 2026, passengers who are unable to depart Sri Lanka within the validity period of their visas ... Read More


Suspect wanted over double murder arrested at BIA upon return from Qatar

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A suspect wanted in connection with a double murder committed by shooting has been arrested upon his return to Sri Lanka from overseas. The police stated that the suspect was ta... Read More


New shipment of LP gas arrives; stocks to be released to market today - Laugfs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that a vessel carrying a new shipment of LP gas arrived in the country today (28). Following the arrival, the company stated that the stocks will be... Read More


Foreign Ministry sets up 24-hour emergency operations centre amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- In view of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says it is closely monitoring the situation of Sri Lankan nati... Read More


Fuel prices increased

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (28). Accordingly, the price of Auto Diesel has been increased ... Read More


Sri Lanka calls for utmost restraint and immediate de-escalation in Middle East

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Government of Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which it said poses a serious threat to regional stability a... Read More


Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka's Head Coach?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team following today's Super Eight match against the Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World ... Read More


4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Four suspects, including a woman, were arrested by police last evening (27) while in possession of a large haul of "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 5... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues travel advisory over Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi has issued an official notice to all Sri Lankan nationals residing in or visiting the United Arab Emirates, advising them to exercise height... Read More


Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A male and a female suspect have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a person and the injuring of four others inside a barbershop (salon) in the... Read More