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Sri Lankans in Qatar advised to remain vigilant and closely monitordirectives

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Sri Lankan citizens in Qatar have been advised to stay indoors, remain vigilant and closely follow the advice issued by the government of Qatar, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Qatar s... Read More


Sri Lankan leaves Iran using special evacuation flight operated by India

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- A Sri Lankan national has left Iran and reached New Delhi last evening (23) on a special flight operated by the government of India. Under the 'Operation Sindhu', a total of 290... Read More


No info yet on Ishara Sewwandi's whereabouts: Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- There is no information yet confirming that Ishara Sewwandi, the fugitive female suspect in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias "Ga... Read More


17 Sri Lankans to leave Israel on special flight operated by Indian govt.

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- A total of 17 Sri Lankans in Israel have registered to travel on a special flight operated by the Indian government, amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, Sri Lankan Amb... Read More


Middle East Crisis: BIA reports flight delays, no cancellations for now

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- No flights have been cancelled at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), despite the decision by several countries in the Middle East to close their respective airspace fo... Read More


CID investigating ex-President Ranil's overseas trips

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former P... Read More


'No agreement on any ceasefire': Iran refutes Trump's claim

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no ceasefire agreement in place but they may continue to stop firing if Israel does. In a post on X, Araghchi refuted Donald... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for Bohra Conference

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Global Bohra Conference and Spiritual Convention, which will be held under the patronage of the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, is scheduled to take place to... Read More


US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel, relieving wo... Read More


Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran's attack on US base near Doha

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Qatar has reopened its airspace after closing it earlier on Monday in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by Iran on a US air base near Doha. Iran launched missiles at al-Udeid ... Read More