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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..

| February 28, 2026  3:12 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  2:55 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  2:38 pm
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..

video | 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..

| February 28, 2026  2:12 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  1:53 pm
‘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..

| February 28, 2026  1:23 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  1:09 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  12:26 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  12:03 pm
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..

| February 28, 2026  11:26 am
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..

| February 28, 2026  11:06 am
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..

| February 28, 2026  10:31 am
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..

| February 28, 2026  10:10 am
New shipment of LP gas arrives; stocks to be released to market today - Laugfs

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

Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that a vessel carrying a new shipment of LP gas arrived in the country today (28). MORE..

| February 28, 2026  9:54 am
Sri Lankan-born baker wins ‘best traditional baguette’ prize in Paris

Sri Lankan-born baker wins ‘best traditional baguette’ prize in Paris

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, a 43-year-old Sri Lankan-born baker at Fournil Didot in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, has won the Grand Prix for the Parisian Traditional Baguette 2026, a prestigious award presented among 143 competing baguettes. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  9:31 am
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka’s Head Coach?

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

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 Cup, sources told Ada Derana. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  8:29 am
4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids

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

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. 500 million and ammunition. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  8:15 am
US allows staff to leave Israel as Iran tensions soar

US allows staff to leave Israel as Iran tensions soar

US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it doesn’t agree to a new deal on its nuclear program by early March. Meanwhile, the UN’s nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow inspections at its nuclear sites. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  8:04 am
Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting

Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting

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 Jinthupitiya area. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  7:27 am
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people

Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people

A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials said. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  7:19 am
Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  7:11 am
Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island

Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| February 28, 2026  6:46 am
90-day detention order to question ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay

90-day detention order to question ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 90-day detention order to question former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, the police said. MORE..

| February 27, 2026  11:09 pm
Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed its forces in major cities and dozens of troops were killed in the most serious clashes between the allies-turned-foes. MORE..

| February 27, 2026  10:29 pm