Asia–Europe Airfares Surge as Middle East Hubs Remain Closed
Airfares between Asia and Europe have surged sharply following the closure of key Middle Eastern aviation hubs amid the escalating
Sri Lankan Injured in UAE Air Attacks; Authorities Issue Safety Advisory
A Sri Lankan national is reported to be among those injured following recent air attacks in the United Arab Emirates.
New Education Reforms for Grade 6 from Next Year – PM
Harini Amarasuriya has announced that steps are underway to introduce new education reforms for Grade 6 starting next year. The
Police Warn Against Fuel Hoarding Amid Middle East Tensions
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against the unnecessary collection and stockpiling of fuel amid concerns over the current
Oil Markets on Edge as US–Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates
The recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran has unsettled global oil markets, with analysts warning of
GMOA Withdraws from ‘Arogya’ Project, Cites Lack of Transparency
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will withdraw from the “Arogya” project launched by the Ministry
Police Issue Advisory Ahead of Annual Inter-School Cricket Tournaments
Sri Lanka Police have issued a special advisory for students, parents and alumni attending annual inter-school cricket tournaments, urging them
Two-Week Free Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister, Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the visa validity period for foreign nationals stranded in the
Pakistan: the arrest of Imaan Mazari
Imaan Mazari and her husband were arrested in Islamabad in early 2026 by Pakistani authorities. The arrests were reportedly linked
Government Has Failed in Delivering Ditva Compensation, Says Ravi
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has criticized the government’s handling of assistance for