Fuel prices increased
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (28). MORE..
- Foreign Ministry issues security guidelines for Sri Lankans in Middle East
- SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
- US-Israeli airstrike kills 51 students at Iranian school
- Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues travel advisory over Middle East tensions
- Israeli strikes reportedly kill senior Iranian leaders, sources say
- Sri Lanka calls for utmost restraint and immediate de-escalation in Middle East
- Fuel prices increased
- Iranian FM dismisses reports saying Supreme Leader Khamenei killed
- Foreign Ministry sets up 24-hour emergency operations centre amid Middle East tensions
- Sri Lanka offers temporary visa extension amid Middle East–bound flight cancellations
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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..
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..
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..
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..
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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..
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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 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..
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..
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..
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..
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
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
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 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
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
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..
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Technology
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15 – reports
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. MORE..
WhatsApp Web Down: Users face login issues on Meta-owned desktop platform
WhatsApp Web Down: Users face login issues on Meta-owned desktop platform
Several WhatsApp Web users have reported difficulties logging into their accounts, with the issue appearing to affect primarily iPhone users. MORE..
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. MORE..
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, the company said Wednesday. MORE..
Entertainment
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race
Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal, ending a high-stakes bidding war after Netflix walked away from its agreement with the HBO Max owner. MORE..
Indian actor-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, alleges infidelity
Indian actor-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, alleges infidelity
Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician and TVK founder Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar has petitioned a court near here seeking divorce. MORE..
Pokémon turns 30: Fans still chasing the dream of ‘catch ‘em all’
Pokémon turns 30: Fans still chasing the dream of ‘catch ‘em all’
The global entertainment franchise Pokémon, created by Satoshi Tajiri, marked 30 years since its debut with Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green released for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1996. MORE..
Blackpink’s ‘Deadline’ comeback breaks YouTube records
Blackpink’s ‘Deadline’ comeback breaks YouTube records
Group Blackpink will make a comeback on the 27th at 2 p.m. with their third mini album “Deadline.” Global music fans’ attention is focused on their first full-group album in 3 years and 5 months, which will conclude their large-scale world tour that began last year. MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup despite 5-run win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after they failed to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in their Super 8 Group 2 game at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday. MORE..
T20 WC: Pakistan post 212/8 against Sri Lanka in Super 8 match
Sahibzada Farhan’s record-breaking century and a fiery knock from Fakhar Zaman powered Pakistan to a massive total of 212/8 against Sri Lanka in their crucial T20 World Cup clash. MORE..
Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl first against Pakistan
Sri Lanka elected to field first after winning the toss against Pakistan at Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy, in a must-win Super Eight match for the Green Shirts to advance into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. MORE..
Usyk to defend WBC title against kickboxer Verhoeven at Pyramids of Giza
Oleksandr Usyk’s return to the ring will be a unique one as the three-time undisputed champion will defend the WBC heavyweight title against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, The Ring announced on Friday. MORE..
Pakistan need massive win against Sri Lanka to qualify for T20 World Cup semis
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes are hanging by a thread as they need a massive victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 match today. MORE..
