Opposition leaders to discuss Middle East crisis at Parliament
A special discussion among opposition party leaders on the prevailing military situation in the Middle East is scheduled for today (03 Mar) at the Parliament complex. It is reported that this discussion is scheduled for this morning at the Office…
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported. This is Iran’s most explicit warning since telling ships it was…
Sri Lanka assists tourists stranded by Middle East escalation
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding international visitors, announcing special measures to assist foreign nationals stranded by the ongoing military escalation and airspace closures in the Middle East. Issuing a statement, the SLTDA…
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-central provinces and in the Vavuniya district…
7 Key developments as strikes hit Tehran, UAE & Qatar
1. Israeli Strikes Intensify in Tehran Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran, including a strike on the IRIB state broadcaster. The death toll from the joint Israel–US attacks has surpassed 550 since Saturday. 2. Trump Signals Prolonged Campaign US…
Gas Prices increase after Qatar halts LNG output
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following strikes on its energy facilities, according to international reports. The Gulf nation, which accounts for around 20 percent of global LNG exports, suspended output at key industrial sites amid escalating regional…
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 6 Cruise Missiles and 148 Drones
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones on Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Defence said, as regional tensions continue to escalate. In a statement, the Ministry said that since the…
US urges Americans to leave 14 countries immediately
The U.S. Department of State on Monday called on Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, amid U.S-Israeli strikes against Iran. Mora Namdar, the State Department’s…
TIN certificate mandatory for several key services from April
Under the provisions of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act of 2026, a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will become a mandatory requirement for several key services and transactions in Sri Lanka starting April 1, 2026. This regulation empowers the Commissioner…
Qatar shoots down 2 Iranian Jets
Qatar’s Defence Ministry says its forces have successfully shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jets and intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones amid the escalating Middle East conflict triggered by US-Israeli attacks on iran. In a statement on Monday,…