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Israeli strikes reportedly kill senior Iranian leaders, sources say
Israeli strikes reportedly kill senior Iranian leaders, sources say
Two senior Iranian officials are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, sources have told the Reuters news agency. MORE..
Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues travel advisory over Middle East tensions
Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues travel advisory over Middle East tensions
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 heightened caution in light of the prevailing tensions across the Middle East. MORE..
US-Israeli airstrike kills 51 students at Iranian school
US-Israeli airstrike kills 51 students at Iranian school
At least 51 have been killed in an Israel-US airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, near Bandar Abbas in the Hormozgan province in southern Iran, state news agency IRNA and other media reported. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
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 conflict. MORE..
Foreign Ministry issues security guidelines for Sri Lankans in Middle East
Foreign Ministry issues security guidelines for Sri Lankans in Middle East
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. MORE..
Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “major combat operations” in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties. MORE..
Two teens missing after boat capsizes in Lunugamvehera Reservoir
Two teens missing after boat capsizes in Lunugamvehera Reservoir
Two teenagers have been reported missing following a boat capsizing incident at the Lunugamvehera Reservoir. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Middle East; CAASL implements special program to manage flights
SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Middle East; CAASL implements special program to manage flights
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 Executive Officer, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, to facilitate passengers and aircraft arriving in and departing from Sri Lanka. MORE..
Nearly 8,000 drug addicted children and youths under 21 arrested in 2024
Nearly 8,000 drug addicted children and youths under 21 arrested in 2024
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 Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
| February 28, 2026 3:55 pm
Explosions heard in Dubai, Riyadh, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
Explosions heard in Dubai, Riyadh, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
Reports of multiple explosions are emerging from across the Gulf region, with residents and local media describing loud blasts and air defense activity in several countries as tensions escalate rapidly. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines expects flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
SriLankan Airlines expects flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
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 tensions between Israel and Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s ageing population on the rise as youth show declining interest in parenthood: PASL
Sri Lanka’s ageing population on the rise as youth show declining interest in parenthood: PASL
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. MORE..
Missile attack targeted US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain – reports
Missile attack targeted US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain – reports
Update: The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait have closed their airspace, joining Iran, Iraq and Israel in shutting their skies amid escalating regional tensions following military strikes between Israel and Iran. MORE..
Netanyahu says joint attack with US was to remove ‘existential threat posed’ by Iran
Netanyahu says joint attack with US was to remove ‘existential threat posed’ by Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel and the US have carried out an operation “to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran”. MORE..
Tenders invited for emergency purchase of 300,000 MT of coal
Tenders invited for emergency purchase of 300,000 MT of coal
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. MORE..
| February 28, 2026 2:30 pm
Former army intelligence officer among 4 arrested with drug haul and ammo cache
Former army intelligence officer among 4 arrested with drug haul and ammo cache
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 valued at over Rs. 500 million, along with a cache of ammunition, the police said. MORE..
Iran launches missiles at Israel, IDF says
Iran launches missiles at Israel, IDF says
The Israel Defence Forces said it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards the State of Israel. MORE..
‘When we are finished, take over your government’: Trump confirms US strikes on Iran
‘When we are finished, take over your government’: Trump confirms US strikes on Iran
Donald Trump has confirmed that the US has launched “major combat operations” against Iran in an eight-minute video on Truth Social. MORE..
Israel, Iran close airspace for flights after strike on Tehran
Israel, Iran close airspace for flights after strike on Tehran
Israel and Iran closed their airspace after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government launched “preventive” airstrikes on Tehran. MORE..
US participating in Israeli strikes against Iran – reports
US participating in Israeli strikes against Iran – reports
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 to detail sensitive military operations. MORE..
Israel’s defense minister says his country has attacked Iran and declares a state of emergency
Israel’s defense minister says his country has attacked Iran and declares a state of emergency
Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the country’s defense minister declaring a state of emergency across the country. MORE..
Three arrested with narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million in Panadura
Three arrested with narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million in Panadura
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 Headquarters said. MORE..
At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. MORE..
Sri Lanka apparel exports to US, EU fall in January, UK holds steady
Sri Lanka apparel exports to US, EU fall in January, UK holds steady
According to data released by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), total exports during the month reached $425.44m compared with $437.07m in January 2025. MORE..
Suspect wanted over double murder arrested at BIA upon return from Qatar
Suspect wanted over double murder arrested at BIA upon return from Qatar
A suspect wanted in connection with a double murder committed by shooting has been arrested upon his return to Sri Lanka from overseas. MORE..