Body of 24-year-old man found off Port City coast
A male body was recovered from the sea off the coast of Colombo Port City, Police said. The body was discovered by Colombo Harbour Police following information received about a corpse floating in the water. Police identified the deceased as…
Panic buying pushes CPC to release over 5 million litres of fuel
Due to panic buying, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has released 2,325,349 liters of diesel and 2,904,000 liters of petrol this morning by 9:44 a.m, Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said. CPC yesterday issued 3,018,349 liters of diesel and 3,920,400 liters of…
Important notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for Sunday due to the continued closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. The airline stated that the following flights operating between Colombo and destinations in the Middle East…
Sri Lanka monitoring Middle East war, urges end to hostilities
The Sri Lankan government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in the Middle East and does not condone war, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing a special media briefing on the current situation, Jayatissa said the government…
Environment Minister attends Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi visited India from Feb. 24 to 27, 2026, to attend the 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 held in New Delhi. The summit was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute in partnership…
Will Iran conflict send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
The US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s aggressive response have unnerved oil markets, with many analysts predicting a massive rise in oil prices. While Iran is responsible for just 3-4% of global oil output, its proximity to the Strait of…
Aluthwatta Waste Facility to be upgraded as monthly compost output reaches 200 tons
The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compost production reaches between 150 and 200 metric tons. The facility receives between 15 and 20 metric tons of biodegradable waste…
GMOA withdraws from Govt’s ‘Arogya’ program
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will withdraw from the Arogya project launched by the Ministry of Health, effective today (02). GMOA Media Spokesman Dr Chamil Wijesinghe said the decision to initiate trade union action was…
Weather today: Mainly dry weather will prevail
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 March 2026. Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and…
Namal expresses shock over Ahmadinejad’s Death, says “We stand with Iran”
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa has expressed shock over the reported assassination of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in air strikes, describing him as a close friend of Sri Lanka. In a statement, Rajapaksa said he was “shocked…