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President announces special relief package in Parliament

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) presented in Parliament the proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis. President D... Read More


Sri Lanka CERT warns public of rising festive-season social media scams

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) today (07) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attem... Read More


President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago. He arrived in Parliament to present the proposed new economic relief package introduced by the gover... Read More


Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested today (06) by officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling... Read More


Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). Issui... Read More


Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners' Association has announced that the prices of 'Rice and Curry' packets, 'Fried Rice', and 'Kottu' will increase by Rs. 20 in response to the rece... Read More


12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Pelanwatta and surrounding areas will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. today (6) until 8:00 a.m... Read More


National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka's digital economy, the launch of the "National QR Payment Promotion Programme" officially commenced today (06) under the patronage of Preside... Read More


Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign national woman, who was attacked to death using a sharp weapon in a residence in the K... Read More


Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisi... Read More