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Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that civilian casualties were reported following recent missile and drone attacks linked to Iran. Accordi... Read More


Committee to be appointed to formulate national medical education policy - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that a committee will be appointed to formulate a national policy on medical education, following requests by student unions emph... Read More


CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution - Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it will continue fuel distribution without interruption. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that fuel distribution will proceed as u... Read More


Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Three people in the United Arab Emirates have been killed in Iran's retaliatory strikes, the country's Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. Those killed were natio... Read More


Dedicated emergency contact numbers introduced for inquiries on Sri Lankans in Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has announced that it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East, empha... Read More


One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- One person has been killed and 32 injured in Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the country's health ministry said Sunday. All of the 32 injured are foreign nationals, according to Dr. ... Read More


Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Sri Lanka Police will conduct investigations and initiate legal proceedings against any individuals or groups involved in the unlawful hoarding of fuel, profiteering by reselling... Read More


Pope Leo voices 'deep concern' over Iran escalation

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Pope Leo XIV voiced concern on Sunday about developments in the Middle East and Iran, urging the parties involved to stop what he called a "spiral of violence" before it becomes ... Read More


Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka's economy - Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe today (01) outlined the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing on the ... Read More


Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran's Leadership Council

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Iran has appointed Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of its temporary Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, acco... Read More