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Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli... और पढ़ें


How Sri Lanka Is responding to the Israel-Iran conflict

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Colombo, March 1 (Daily Mirror) - As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, Sri Lanka has launched a broad set of diplomatic, aviation, economic and welfare measures to manag... और पढ़ें


Panic buying triggers long fuel queues

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Long fuel queues were seen in many areas despite assurances from authorities that adequate fuel stocks are available and there is no shortage. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel Published b... और पढ़ें


Iran prepared for 'all scenarios' including Khamenei's death: parliament speaker

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Iran has prepared for "all scenarios," including the way forward, after the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following US and Israeli strikes, its parliament's spea... और पढ़ें


This is not your war': Omani foreign minister urges US 'not to get sucked in further'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- We have the first public reaction by Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, who had been mediating the recent rounds of indirect talks between the US and Iran. In a socia... और पढ़ें


Ensure safety of Sri Lankans in Middle East: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- While expressing his concern on the developments in the Middle East, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living in t... और पढ़ें


Foreign Ministry monitoring situation in Middle East; Emergency hotlines activated

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Foreign Affairs Ministry said that it is maintaining close contact with all Sri Lankan diplomatic missions across the Middle Eastern region and continues to closely monitor o... और पढ़ें


Fuel stocks are sufficient for more than a month, no reason to panic: CPC

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said fuel stocks in the country and shipments in transit are sufficient for more than a month. He said petrol stocks ... और पढ़ें


Trade Unions withdraw from Ditwah relief services

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Amidst more than 3,000 individuals still being sheltered in safe centres, trade unions including Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers and Technical Officers attache... और पढ़ें


SLAF dismisses rumours of foreign military jets in Sri Lankan airspace

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has dismissed social media rumours claiming that foreign military jets have been granted clearance to operate within Sri Lankan airspace. The clar... और पढ़ें