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Sri Lanka begins talks with Russian Govt. to secure fuel supplies

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Formal government-level talks have already begun to secure fuel supplies from Russia, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at the weekly Cabi... Read More


Online applications for 2026 A/L exam open from today

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be accepted online from today (24) to April 24, 2026, the Commissioner General of Examinations has announce... Read More


Cabinet greenlights fee-free QR payments

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal aimed at promoting QR code-based digital payments by ensuring that no additional charges are levied on either the se... Read More


Case against MP Chamara Sampath to be taken up in April

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Member of Parliament Chamara Sampat... Read More


Bus fares could be revised again in July based on global fuel trends

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- It is possible for bus fares to be revised once again under the national bus fare policy scheduled to be implemented in July, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa... Read More


Cabinet nod to appoint expert committee to develop energy economy

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint an expert committee, chaired by Dr. Hans Wijesuriya, to develop the energy econ... Read More


Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been furthe... Read More


Cement prices increased

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The price of cement has been increased by approximately Rs. 150 to Rs. 175 by manufacturing companies. The companies state that the price hike is due to increased production co... Read More


Court to decide on arrest warrants in SriLankan Airbus deal probe on April 2

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has announced that its order on whether to issue arrest warrants for the wife of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapil... Read More


Ex-Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and brother indicted over corruption case

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court toda... Read More