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Govt launches special programme to safeguard tourists and migrant workers amid Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- In view of the unrest that has arisen in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Government has launched a series of special operations to look into the safety and welfare of fo... Read More


Limited number of flights to resume from Dubai this evening

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Emirates has announced that it will begin operating a limited number of flights starting this evening (02), as part of a gradual resumption of services following recent regional ... Read More


Youth who attended music concert at Colombo Port City found dead

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A male body has been discovered while floating in the sea near the Colombo Port City, police said. According to police, the body was found yesterday (01) following information r... Read More


Chinese FM calls for immediate stop of military operations in Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the urgent priority concerning the current situation in the Middle East is to immediately halt military operations and preven... Read More


Immigration Dept. issues notice on visa extension for stranded foreign nationals

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Visa extensions will be granted for 14 days for foreign nationals who are unable to depart Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Immigration... Read More


We didn't start this war but we are finishing it: US Defense Secretary

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today that the US strikes on Iran is not meant to be "regime change," while he acknowledged that the leadership in the country has changed.... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda urges swift end to Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The military conflict in the Middle East must be brought to an end as soon as possible, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated. Former President Rajapaksa also emphasized... Read More


Ambassador assures safety of Sri Lankans in Kuwait amid regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Kuwait, Lakshitha Ratnayake has reassured that Sri Lankans residing in Kuwait are being closely monitored and are safe following recent regional tens... Read More


Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Brent crude, the global benchmark fo... Read More


Fourth US service member dies, military says

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A fourth U.S. service member has died of injuries sustained in the U.S. operation in Iran, the Central Command said. The service member had been seriously wounded during Iran's ... Read More