The Police Headquarters has announced that several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) have been transferred with immediate effect, with the approval of the National Police Commission.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism advises all Sri Lankan nationals in Iran and Israel to remain vigilant due to the current regional situation.

The Ministry urges to reach the following for 24/7 emergency assistance.

1.      Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Colombo

• Phone: +94 112 325 373/  +94 112 325 375/ +94 112 207 200/ +94 112 207 207
• Fax: +94 112 446 091 / +94 112 333 450 / +94 112 430 220
• Email: [email protected]

2.      Sri Lanka Embassy -Tehran, Iran

• Phone: +98 939 205 5161/ +98 991 205 7522 (Sinhala/English)/ +98 936 636 0260

3.      Sri Lanka Embassy – Tel Aviv, Israel

• Phone (WhatsApp only): +94 71 844 7305/ +94 71 683 3513/ +94 71 974 2095

Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has assured the public that there is no shortage of commonly prescribed medicines in government hospitals.

Responding to reports claiming of a current shortage of drugs,  Dr. Wijemuni has issued a statement, clarifying that essential medications for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes are available without disruption.

However, he has admitted that certain other drugs have been affected by ongoing supply chain issues.

“These disruptions are not new… they have existed for several years,” he had stated, adding that measures are being taken to completely resolve the issue 2026.