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SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- SriLankan Airlines announced that all flights departing to the Middle East from Colombo have been cancelled until 12.00 noon on March 01 (Sunday) due to the ongoing Middle East c... Read More


Foreign Ministry issues security guidelines for Sri Lankans in Middle East

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka says it is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East. The safet... Read More


Two teens missing after boat capsizes in Lunugamvehera Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Two teenagers have been reported missing following a boat capsizing incident at the Lunugamvehera Reservoir. According to police, the two youths had gone fishing in the reservoi... Read More


SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Middle East; CAASL implements special program to manage flights

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has stated that a special program is being implemented under the leadership of the Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief ... Read More


Nearly 8,000 drug addicted children and youths under 21 arrested in 2024

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A total of 7,950 school-going children and youth below the age of 21 have been arrested within the 2024 over addiction to heroin and 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine), according to... Read More


SriLankan Airlines expects flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- SriLankan Airlines says there may be delays in flights to and from Sri Lanka due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries following the latest escalation of... Read More


Sri Lanka's ageing population on the rise as youth show declining interest in parenthood: PASL

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL) has raised concerns over the increase in the number of elderly citizens compared to children and youth in the country. At a time w... Read More


Tenders invited for emergency purchase of 300,000 MT of coal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Lanka Coal Company (LCC) has invited tenders for the emergency procurement of 300,000 metric tons of coal for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. According to th... Read More


Former army intelligence officer among 4 arrested with drug haul and ammo cache

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A former army intelligence officer is among four suspects arrested on Friday (27) in connection with the seizure of a large haul of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin val... Read More


US participating in Israeli strikes against Iran - reports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity... Read More