Politics Indian airlines to resume limited Middle East flights
Indian airlines announced on Tuesday (03) that they will start limited flights to the Middle East again to help passengers stranded due to the ongoing war.…
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Politics Commercial port in Oman targeted in drone attack - state news
A drone attack hit a fuel tank at the Port of Duqm in Oman, as reported by the country's state news agency. An unnamed security source stated that the damage…
Business Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was temporarily stopped today because the S&P SL20 index fell by over 5% from its last closing. The CSE…
Entertainment At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya
At least ten people were hurt in a bus crash in the Minneriya region on the Habarana– Polonnaruwa road. The police reported that the incident happened when a…
Crime Two women arrested with heroin and Ice in Weliweriya
Two women have been taken into custody for having heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ‘Ice’. A 45-year-old woman from Weliweriya was caught with…
Politics Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon
The Israeli military released new evacuation orders for multiple areas in Lebanon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This includes a warning for people living in two…
Politics Prof. G.L. Peiris urges govt to clarify stand on Middle East crisis
Former Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris has written a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, highlighting the serious consequences Sri Lanka may…
Weather US air base in Bahrain reportedly destroyed - Iran state media
Reports indicate that an Iranian attack has led to the destruction of a US air base in Bahrain. Footage shared by the Fars news agency, which is linked to the…
Security Israeli says it is now attacking both in Iran and Lebanon
The Israeli military announced that it is currently conducting attacks in both Tehran and Beirut at the same time. On Tuesday morning, the military released a…
Politics President arrives in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has just entered Parliament. He is now speaking to the members of the House.
Travel Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
Flight prices between Asia and Europe have jumped sharply after key airports in the Middle East closed due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Many…
Business President urges swift settlement in Middle East amid worldwide economic concerns
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on everyone involved in the Middle East conflict to quickly work towards a peaceful solution. He emphasized that this…
Politics US Rubio says hardest hits on Iran are still to come
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US military plans to intensify its attacks on Iran. This warning follows two days of airstrikes in the…
Business Sri Lanka urges global peace, calls on int l organisations to fulfill responsibilities – Minister
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that every country should help create global peace by addressing the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East.…
Crime 27-year-old arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested a man for having ‘Kush’ cannabis. They found…
Politics Opposition party leaders to convene special meeting on Middle East conflict today
Today, opposition party leaders in Sri Lanka are set to hold a special meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This gathering will occur at…
Politics Trump suggests US could retaliate soon over strike on embassy in Riyadh
President Donald Trump indicated that the United States might respond "soon" to the attack on its embassy in Riyadh and the deaths of six US military personnel…
Politics Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
Early Tuesday morning, a loud explosion was heard at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, accompanied by visible flames, according to three sources familiar with the…
Travel SLTDA announces safety framework for international tourists amid Middle East tensions
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has confirmed its dedication to the safety and well-being of all international visitors to the island. In…
Business US gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump s Iran war
Average retail gasoline prices in the U.S. surpassed $3 a gallon on Monday, marking the first time since November, as the situation in the Middle East…
Politics Putin warns of regional conflict in calls with gulf leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin had discussions on Monday with four important leaders from Persian Gulf nations. He warned them that the attacks by the US and…
Security UAE intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 drones today
Today, the United Arab Emirates’ ( UAE ) Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that its air defences successfully intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise…
Politics Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared to go far longer
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he ordered military action against Iran to stop its nuclear program and rapidly expanding ballistic missile…
Politics Ambassador assures safety of Sri Lankans in Kuwait amid regional tensions
The Sri Lankan Ambassador in Kuwait, Lakshitha Ratnayake, has confirmed that Sri Lankans living in Kuwait are safe and being monitored closely amid recent…