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Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today

Mainly fair weather will prevail over the most parts of the island, today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 6:48 am

Daughter and grandchild of Iran’s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 6:28 am

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Iran denies reports

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 5:18 am

Sri Lanka offers temporary visa extension amid Middle East–bound flight cancellations

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 may encounter difficulties, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 10:22 pm

Foreign Ministry sets up 24-hour emergency operations centre amid Middle East tensions

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 nationals residing in the affected countries. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 9:52 pm

Iranian FM dismisses reports saying Supreme Leader Khamenei killed

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still alive “as far as I know,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an exclusive live interview with NBC News from Tehran, following joint strikes by the United States and Israel. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 9:36 pm

Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (28). MORE..

| February 28, 2026 9:19 pm

Sri Lanka calls for utmost restraint and immediate de-escalation in Middle East

The Government of Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which it said poses a serious threat to regional stability as well as to international peace and security. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 9:00 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 8:04 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 8:01 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 7:26 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 6:02 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 5:34 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 4:59 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 4:47 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 4:42 pm

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

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..

| February 28, 2026 3:34 pm

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..

| February 28, 2026 3:29 pm

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

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

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

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

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

The Israel Defence Forces said it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards the State of Israel. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 1:53 pm