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Cabinet approves 14-day visa extension for foreign nationals amid Middle East flight disruptions

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to grant a 14-day visa extension to foreign nationals currently staying in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict situation in ... Read More


Former DIG of CID arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Prasad Ranasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Br... Read More


Fuel prices increased to manage stocks and stabilize Market, officials say

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Mayura Neththikumarage has explained today (10) the reasons for yesterday's increase in fuel pri... Read More


Govt. should use funds in treasury to provide concessions instead of increasing fuel prices - Harsha

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The government should utilize the funds in the treasury to provide concessions to the general public instead of increasing fuel prices in line with global developments, the Chai... Read More


16-hour water cut in Negombo and Katana on Thursday

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 16-hour water supply suspension affecting the Negombo and Katana areas on March 12. According to the NWSDB,... Read More


Agreement signed to hand over vehicle number plate printing to new company

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The printing of number plates for motor vehicles has been handed over to a new company, with the relevant agreement signed today (10). The signing ceremony was attended by the ... Read More


PM Harini holds bilateral talks in Philippines to enhance cooperation in education and other sectors

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of meetings with key Philippine institutions during her ongoing official visit to the Philippines from 09-11 Mar... Read More


Youth arrested with 'Ice' during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- During a vehicle inspection operation conducted under the island-wide anti-drug operation, a suspect involved in Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice') drug traffickin... Read More


PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women's Day events

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight yesterday (8 March) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the... Read More


CEB dissolved; six new companies take over operations

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The six new companies established through the dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have officially come into effect today (09), following the conclusion of the Board... Read More