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29 killed in Russian military plane crash over Crimea

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 29 people on board, due to a possible technical malfunction, Russia's defence ministry said early... Read More


Inland Revenue Dept. postpones implementation of new VAT tax invoice format again

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed once again, the Inland Revenue Department has announced. The implementation of... Read More


All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today - CPC

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Owners of vehicles with number plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations today (April 1), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC... Read More


Extreme heat can trigger mental health issues - Psychiatrist

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Extreme heat can lead to depression, stress, mental distress, and restlessness, Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara said. She made these remarks while addressing a media briefing ... Read More


Electricity tariffs increased from today

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Electricity tariffs will increase with effect from today. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) granted approval to increase electricity tariffs following a reque... Read More


Russia offers support to Sri Lanka amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Russia has expressed its willingness to provide energy resources, including fuel, gas, and coal, to Sri Lanka, regardless of whether the country is facing a crisis. Issuing a st... Read More


Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the... Read More


Donald Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the... Read More


Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Seven police officers attached to the Kotmale Police Station were injured in a wasp attack while conducting a raid on an illicit liquor distillery operating within a forest reser... Read More


PM Harini calls for inclusive society ensuring rights and well-being of senior citizens

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a society must be built in which all senior citizens can lead lives marked by safety, freedom, happiness, health, mobility, and ... Read More