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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

‘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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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