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• Aluthwatta Waste Facility to Be Upgraded as Monthly Compost Output Reaches 200...

  

  The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compost production reaches... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• 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. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• Trump Says War on Iran Could Last Four Weeks

  

  US President Donald Trump has said a military operation against Iran could last up to four weeks, as tensions escalate following joint US-Israeli strikes. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• UAE Withdraws Diplomatic Mission from Iran

  

  UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran, withdrawal of Ambassador all diplomats from Iran. The post UAE withdraws diplomatic mission from Iran... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026

• All Flights Between Sri Lanka and Middle East Suspended Until Further Notice

  

  Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all Middle East–bound flight operations due to multiple... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Iran’s State Media Confirm Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

  

  Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the age of 86. The announcement came early... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Sri Lanka Launches First European-regulated Investment Fund to Attract Global...

  

  Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to attract international investment with the official launch of the Sri Lanka Opportunity Fund, the country’s first... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Middle East on Edge: 9 Latest Updates

  

  Here are the latest verified news updates on the Iran-US-Israel conflict as of today: 1. Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed dead Iranian state media and Iranian... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Protest Outside SLC Headquarters Demands Board’s Resignation

  

  A protest was held outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) headquarters on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of the cricket board following... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• PC Kuvera De Zoysa Announces Candidature for BASL Presidency

  

  President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa has announced his candidature for the post of President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for the 2027/2028 term. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Global Fuel Price Increases ‘inevitable’ After US, Israeli Strikes on Iran

  

  Fuel price increases for motorists are “inevitable” following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the Middle East, the president... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Duleep Mendis Steps Down as Oman Coach, Appointed Chief Development Officer

  

  After 14 remarkable years at the helm, Duleep Mendis has stepped down as Head Coach of the Oman Men’s National Team, moving into the role of Chief Development... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Fuel Not to Be Dispensed into Cans; Legal Action Against Hoarders

  

  Sri Lanka Police have warned against the unnecessary collection and stockpiling of fuel amid concerns over the current unstable situation in the Middle East. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• CPC Confirms Ample Fuel Stock, Urges Public to Avoid Queues and Hoarding

  

  The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April and May. Addressing a media briefing today (01)... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2026

• Dasun Shanaka Urges Government Action Over Rising Negativity

  

  Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has called for government intervention to address what he described as a growing culture of negativity surrounding the national... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2026

• Monthly Basic Needs Cost Rises to Rs. 16,730 : Census Department

  

  The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for January 2026, revealing that an individual requires a minimum of Rs.... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2026

• Indian Envoy Holds Talks with Former President Ranil

  

  The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said High Commissioner Santosh Jha paid a courtesy call on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2026

• Watch : Fire Erupts at Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump

  

  A fire has broken out near the Kerawalapitiya expressway entrance. According to reports, the blaze started at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dump. Two fire trucks... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2026