SriLankan Airlines says there may be delays in flights to and from Sri Lanka due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries following the latest escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (4:59 PM)
A total of 7,950 school-going children and youth below the age of 21 have been arrested within the 2024 over addiction to heroin and Ice (crystal methamphetamine), according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (5:25 PM)
Two teenagers have been reported missing following a boat capsizing incident at the Lunugamvehera Reservoir. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (6:17 PM)
A former army intelligence officer is among four suspects arrested on Friday (27) in connection with the seizure of a large haul of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 500 million, along with a cache of ammunition, the police said. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (3:42 PM)
Update- The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait have closed their airspace, joining Iran, Iraq and Israel in shutting their skies amid escalating regional tensions following military strikes between Israel and Iran. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (4:25 PM)
Reports of multiple explosions are emerging from across the Gulf region, with residents and local media describing loud blasts and air defense activity in several countries as tensions escalate rapidly. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (5:04 PM)