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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


CPC assures adequate fuel supply; urges motorists to avoid panic buying

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that the country has adequate fuel stocks to last for more than a month. Accordingly, motorists are urged to refrain from pa... Read More


Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Lanka IOC has announced that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are currently available at all supply locations across the island. The company confirmed that existing petrol r... Read More


Homeowner overpowers gunman in attempted shooting

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- An unidentified gunman who broke into a house, and attempted to shoot the homeowner has been overpowered by the homeowner, who attacked him with a chair and a sharp weapon. The ... Read More


All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East temporarily suspended until 5 pm

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Due to the closure of airspace across Middle Eastern countries, all flights scheduled to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to destinations in the Middle East h... Read More


National Drug Prevention Week commences today

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The "National Drug Prevention Week", implemented in parallel with the "A Nation United" national campaign, is scheduled to commence today (01). The decision to declare this week... Read More


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