Fuel prices revised; Auto Diesel, Petrol 92 and Super Diesel increased
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) on Saturday announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today. According to the price adjustment, Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 4 to Rs. 281 per litre, while Petrol Octane 92 has…
Government data shows scale of Sri Lankan presence in Middle East
More than one million Sri Lankans are currently living and working across the Middle East, government figures show, highlighting the scale of the country’s labour links with the region as tensions continue to rise. Official data released this week shows…
Sri Lanka calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Middle East
The Sri Lankan government on Saturday called for “utmost restraint” and immediate steps to de-escalate rising hostilities in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could threaten regional and global stability. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign…
Middle East Crisis: Enough Fuel Stocks in Sri Lanka, Don’t Panic Buy
Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to avoid any shortage despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, said. Speaking on public concerns over long queues reported at some filling stations,…
CAASL implements emergency plan amid Middle East airspace closures
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the implementation of a special operational plan to facilitate flights and passengers departing from and arriving in Sri Lanka, following the escalating war situation in parts of the Middle East…
Notice for all Sri Lankans in Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East. The safety and well-being of the approximately one million Sri Lankan nationals residing and working in…
Middle East Crisis : 10 SriLankan Airlines flights cancelled
Due to the closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, SriLankan Airlines has been compelled to cancel the following flights scheduled to operate today: The post Middle East Crisis : 10…
SriLankan Airlines warns of flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
SriLankan Airlines has warned of possible flight delays due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries following heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The airline said some flights are being rerouted via Saudi Arabian airspace to maintain…
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids
The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing” retaliatory campaign against Israeli and US interests. Following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran earlier today, explosions have been reported across…
Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA
A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the proposed Prevention of State Terrorism Act (PSTA). Participants called for the full repeal of the PTA and opposed replacing…