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Sri Lanka calls for utmost restraint and immediate de-escalation in Middle East

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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 a... Read More


Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka's Head Coach?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team following today's Super Eight match against the Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World ... Read More


4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Four suspects, including a woman, were arrested by police last evening (27) while in possession of a large haul of "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 5... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues travel advisory over Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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 height... Read More


Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A male and a female suspect have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a person and the injuring of four others inside a barbershop (salon) in the... Read More


SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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 c... Read More


Foreign Ministry issues security guidelines for Sri Lankans in Middle East

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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. The safet... Read More


Two teens missing after boat capsizes in Lunugamvehera Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Two teenagers have been reported missing following a boat capsizing incident at the Lunugamvehera Reservoir. According to police, the two youths had gone fishing in the reservoi... Read More


SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Middle East; CAASL implements special program to manage flights

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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 ... Read More


Nearly 8,000 drug addicted children and youths under 21 arrested in 2024

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- 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... Read More