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Middle East Conflict causes worst travel disruptions in years

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East and beyond since the U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to data on FlightAware, a flight tracking platform. Key t... Read More


SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia has urged Sri Lankans residing in Saudi Arabia to remain attentive and cautious in light of the evolving security situation in the Middle... Read More


Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- A foreign-manufactured pistol along with four rounds of ammunition has been discovered while concealed in a shrubbery area on a by-road near the Mahayaya Waththa cemetery in Kata... Read More


China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- China's ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over United States-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalat... Read More


Three arrested with narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Three persons, including a married couple, have been arrested in connection with the possession of a stock of narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million, the Panadura South Police Headqu... Read More


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