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QR code not necessary for petrol-powered vehicles until April 18 - CPC

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that owners of petrol-powered vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code-based fuel quota system from midnight today (11) until Apr... Read More


ADB projects Sri Lanka's economic growth to moderate in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is projected to moderate from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.0% in 2026, before rising slightly to 4.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). T... Read More


Police constable arrested for allegedly accepting liquor bottle as bribe

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A Police Constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station was arrested yesterday (9) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABO... Read More


Health authorities urge caution over extreme heat during 'Avurudu' festivities

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Health authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when organizing New Year (Avurudu) festivals due to the prevailing extreme heat conditions. Speaking at a media bri... Read More


More details emerge in private uni. student death at hotel in Homagama

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Further details have emerged regarding the death of a student following a clash between two groups of students of a private university in Homagama. The university had organized... Read More


No impact on NDB customer accounts or deposits - CBSL assures

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has informed the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recen... Read More


Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation - Lanka Coal Company GM admits

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri La... Read More


SJB stages protest near Parliament; minor traffic congestion reported

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest demonstration along the Parliament access road near Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla, resulting in minor traffic congestion in the... Read More


Special security program launched during festive season - Defence Ministry

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Ministry of Defence has announced that a special security program has been implemented to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the public during the festive season. T... Read More


Initial interviews commence for apprentice police officer recruitment

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The initial phase of interviews for the recruitment of Apprentice Police Constables, Women Police Constables, and Police Constable Drivers to the Sri Lanka Police and the Police... Read More