Toronto student jailed in Pakistan over social media content denied bail
The Canadian University of Toronto PhD student who was arrested while conducting research for his dissertation in Pakistan has been denied bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, said the entire week was emotionally draining, as his family met…
FitsAir resumes Colombo to Dubai flights
FitsAir has become the first Sri Lankan carrier to resume flights between Colombo and Dubai, with services 8D 821/822 now operating on schedule. The airline’s return to service comes at a time when several regional carriers have suspended operations due…
Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon after an attack from Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)…
Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from the ongoing war in the Middle East, stressing that the country’s economy faces both short‑term and long‑term risks from the crisis….
Opposition parties convene to discuss Middle East crisis
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened a meeting today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament with party leaders and Members of Parliament representing the opposition to discuss the impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict on…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 March), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.56 to Rs….
Sri Lanka extends official invitation to Pope Leo XIV for state visit
Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Ratnayake, on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, handed over an official invitation to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to visit Sri Lanka. According to the JVP Sri Lanka Committee in Italy, Minister Ratnayake met with…
Opposition Leader urges Govt to condemn attack on Iran, retaliatory attacks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will condemn the recent attack on Iran and called on the Sri Lankan government to issue a similar statement. Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said the government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Middle East: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Unit to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living in the Middle East, due to the tense situation prevailing in the region. Issuing a special notice, the Foreign Ministry announced…
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply status
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka at present, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Addressing the Parliament today, the President briefed the House on the available stocks of…