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Former Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has drawn attention to the gravity of consequences arising for Sri Lanka from the volatile situation in the Middle East.Writing on behalf of concerned citizens, Professor Peiris stressed that the government should explain without delay to the country and the international community its stand on the issues involved and its reaction to them.He identified four major areas in which the crisis could directly impact Sri Lanka:I. Escalating oil prices in the world market will inevitably be reflected in local trends in the very near future,…

A commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and warned that any vessel attempting to pass could be targeted, Iranian ⁠media reported.The move comes after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed ⁠in an Israeli strike, which would threaten to choke a fifth ⁠of global oil flows ⁠and send crude prices sharply ⁠higher.The strait ⁠is the world’s most vital oil export route, connecting the biggest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.Earlier, the Revolutionary Guards said…

A total of 57 flights operating between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and destinations in the Middle East have been cancelled today (03) due to the escalating situation in the region.Airport authorities confirmed that 28 departing flights and 29 arriving flights were affected by the disruption, causing significant inconvenience to passengers.Additionally, four more flights scheduled for tomorrow (04) have also been canceled as a precautionary measure.The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Captain Daminda Rambukwella stated that flights operating to and from the Middle East, as well as those transiting through the region to other international destinations,…

A loud blast was heard and flames were seen at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh early on Tuesday ⁠morning, three people familiar with the matter said, with one person saying the fire was minor.Reuters was not immediately able to confirm the circumstances of the incident.An ⁠embassy spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the ⁠Saudi government media office.Black smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s ⁠Diplomatic Quarter, which houses foreign missions, two of ⁠the people said.Source: Reuters

There was too much external negativity around the team, the pitches were too bowler-friendly, and fitness issues for key players were major issues that helped bring Sri Lanka’s downfall, said captain Dasun Shanaka.Sri Lanka became the first team to be eliminated from semi-final contention when they were humbled by 61 runs in front of a packed R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo yesterday (25).Sri Lanka had faced significant public criticism in the lead-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, having had largely poor results in limited-overs formats since the middle of last year.“A lot of times what we see…

Police have launched a special security plan to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the conclusion of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination.The examination, which began on February 17, is scheduled to conclude today (26).Issuing a statement, the Police Headquarters said the move comes in response to incidents reported in previous years, where students who sat for the GCE O/L exam were involved in disorderly behaviour after the exams ended.Police also urged parents to remain vigilant and closely monitor their children to help prevent such situations from arising.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today (25) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to release the gold, gemstones and other property seized by the CID from a residence in the Mahawila Gardens housing scheme in Dematagoda, linked to a suspect in the Easter Sunday terror attacks. The items in question had been taken into custody from the residence of the second suspect in the case related to the series of bombings, Ibrahim Ilham Ahmed.Accordingly, the Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara has ordered the CID to release them to Iflal Ahmed, the brother of the suspect, within one week.The Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara…

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from noon to 6.00 p.m. today (26), citing the lack of response to their demands from relevant authorities.The trade unions have conveyed this decision in a letter addressed to Minister of Power and Energy, Kumara Jayakody.According to the letter, no positive response has been received so far regarding the eight demands put forward by the trade unions.A discussion held on February 10 at the Ministry of Finance under the patronage of the Minister of Energy, with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Finance and the…

Residential land prices in the Colombo District have risen by 12.4 per cent in the second half of 2025, from a year ago, followed by commercial land prices by 11.3 per cent, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Continuing the upward trend, the Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) compiled for the Colombo District increased by 10.6 per cent during the second half of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024.The increase was noticeable across all sub indicators of LVI, namely, Residential, Commercial and Industrial LVIs, which recorded annual increases of 12.4 per cent, 11.3 per cent and 8.0…

New Zealand registered a commanding 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage Group 2 encounter at the RPS, ending Sri Lanka’s hopes of qualifying for the semifinals.Chasing a challenging target, Sri Lanka were restricted to 107 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 31 runs, while Dunith Wellalage contributed 29, but the hosts failed to build substantial partnerships under mounting pressure.New Zealand’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Rachin Ravindra producing an impressive spell of 4 for 27. Matt Henry was devastating with the ball, claiming 3…