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Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday, after Tehran launched strikes across the region in... Read More


Millions in Iran without internet for more than 48 hours

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Iran's internet blackout has now lasted for more than 48 hours, according to cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks, as the war enters its third day. Internet shutdowns have previousl... Read More


QR system for fuel unnecessary, CPC Chairman asserts

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The QR system should only be used to limit fuel distribution in the event of a fuel shortage in the country, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaru... Read More


Sri Lanka grants 2-week visa extension for foreigners stranded due to flight restrictions

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that, due to flight restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict, the visa validity period for forei... Read More


21-year-old arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- A 21-year-old businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes int... Read More


Sri Lanka's fuel supply chain not from current conflict zone - CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- There will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered through April and May, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) stated. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo, CPC Chairm... Read More


Continuous fuel distribution today and tomorrow: Petroleum Tanker Owners

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association has reassured the general public that there is sufficient fuel stock for th... Read More


Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases in Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases in the region and Israel. Twenty-seven US bases in the region, as well as Israel's military... Read More


War in Middle East - Latest

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- 10:44 a.m.: Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases in the region and Is... Read More


All SriLankan Airlines flights to Middle East cancelled today

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- All flights to the Middle East scheduled for today (01) have been cancelled in response to the ongoing situation in the region, SriLankan Airlines has announced. All flights dep... Read More