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…
Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran
Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as a state of emergency was declared across the country. The government declared the state of emergency because of the expectation of…
At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. The incident happened at 18:15 local time (22:15 GMT) on Friday…
Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province
Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million. The arrests were made yesterday (27) during operations carried out in the Ahungalla and Ambalangoda areas in the Southern Province….
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Baguette, earning the title of best traditional baguette in Paris. His modest neighborhood bakery,…
Fitzky Introduces ‘Fit Pass’, A Single Pass Offering Access to Multiple Classes and Gyms Across Sri Lanka
Fitzky, a visionary fitness platform redefining how Sri Lankans access workouts, now announces the official launch of its ‘Fit Pass’, a flexible fitness solution designed to give users access to multiple gyms and studios through a single pass. Built on…
Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the…
Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos
The Republic of Mauritius suspended all diplomatic relations with the Maldives on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in a long-standing territorial dispute over the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The decision, effective immediately, was announced in a communiqué from…