SriLankan Airlines resumes limited Middle East flights today
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it has resumed operations to the Middle East on a measured and limited basis, following the partial reopening of Dubai airspace. Accordingly, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai to Colombo will…
Health authorities warn of rising Dengue cases
The National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka states that 13,590 dengue patients and 4 deaths have occurred during the past two months in 2026. As of yesterday (03 Mar), a total of 13,943 dengue patients have been reported in…
Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for Iranian ship in distress off Galle
Sri Lanka Navy vessels have been deployed to assist an Iranian ship reported to be in distress about 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle. Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said the rescue mission was launched after authorities…
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According to the SLTDA, this is a 16.2% increase compared to the number of arrivals in February last year. The latest data…
GCE O/L Exam 2025 Results : Update
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025 (2026) examination will be released after April 30. She further said that the marking of answer scripts for this year’s…
Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travel through an embattled sea passage as the war against Iran rages on. In a Truth Social post, Trump offered the…
Police intensifies campaign against drugs with public awareness activities in Fort
The Sri Lanka Police has intensified its campaign against narcotics with a series of raids and public awareness activities to mark Drug Prevention Week, which commenced on March 1, 2026, under the national theme “Country Together – Quit.” On the…
Dry weather conditions expected in Sri Lanka today
The Department of Meteorology says that mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today as well. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and North-central provinces and in…
Air quality in Colombo turns unhealthy
Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to data by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). Areas such as Kotte, Galle Fort and Galle, recorded Sri Lanka Air…
Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells
Qatar has announced the arrest of what it called two cells operating for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Ten suspects were arrested in the cells, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) announced on Tuesday. Seven had been assigned to spy on…