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National carrier takes new route via Afghanistan, Azerbaijan for European destinations

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Following the closure of Middle Eastern airspace, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has adopted an alternative route through Afghanistan and Azerbaijan for its European ... Read More


Low number of Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay amid off-season and regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The number of Israeli tourists currently staying in Arugam Bay remains low due to the off-season, although security measures in the area continue to remain tight, a senior polic... Read More


IRIS Dena attack: Iranian sailors died due to multiple injuries, drowning

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The head of the team of Judicial Medical Officers who performed the postmortem on the bodies of Iranian navy personnel, Prof. U.C.P.Perera said the death had occurred to them du... Read More


No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) says there will be no revision in bus fares despite the recent increase in diesel prices. Director General Nilan Miranda said that altho... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy seizes fishing vessel suspected of carrying drugs, weapons

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting drugs and weapons during a special naval operation conducted in deep waters south of Sri Lanka... Read More


School transport fees to increase by 5% following fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- School transport fees will be increased by five per cent following the government's recent decision to raise fuel prices, the All Island School Children's Transport Association ... Read More


Opposition to bring in no faith motion against Energy Minister: Marikkar

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Opposition is to bring in a no faith motion against Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody next week, MP S.M. Marikkar told a media briefing today. He said the motio... Read More


World must push for peace: Sajith

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The world must push for peace and get the parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to the negotiating table, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. Premadas... Read More


Govt signs Rs. 3bn number plate printing agreement

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The official agreement to transfer the printing of vehicle number plates in the country to a new private company under a Rs. 3 billion project was signed today. Speaking to the... Read More


BCCI announce Rs 131 crore cash reward for Team India after T20 World Cup 2026 win

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a whopping Rs. 131 crore prize money for the senior men's Indian side that clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 ... Read More