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Unplanned rollout of a system caused QR struggles, says tech expert

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The recent relaunch of the state's QR-based fuel distribution network sparked significant criticism regarding its timing and insufficient public awareness campaigns. While the ... Read More


Sri Lanka among world's least happy countries

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy nations in the latest 'World Happiness Report 2026', coming in at 134th out of 147 countries with a score of 4.0, underscoring on... Read More


Mattala eyed as transit hub amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lankan government has begun preliminary discussions with Emirates and Qatar Airways on the potential use of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as an alternative tra... Read More


Health workers seek allowances and dedicated fuel quota

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Health sector trade unions have voiced concerns over recent government measures, urging the provision of holiday allowances and a dedicated fuel quota to ensure uninterrupted he... Read More


Advanced Level results expected before New Year

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination results are set to be published prior to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, according to the Commissioner General of Examinations. Indik... Read More


Special opportunity for vehicle owners with QR downloading issues

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Vehicle owners who previously faced difficulties with the phone numbers linked to their QR codes can now update their registration using their current mobile numbers, according ... Read More


Opposition leader criticizes government's appeal for cooperation

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The current administration's request for opposition support during the Middle East crisis is hypocritical given their past behavior, according to Sugishwara Bandara, leader of t... Read More


New fuel distribution system based on license plate numbers

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will implement a fuel rationing system based on the final digit of vehicle license plates beginning tomorrow (19). According to the CPC C... Read More


Mandatory registration introduced for online sellers and couriers

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A mandatory registration scheme for all digital businesses and courier services will be introduced to strengthen consumer protection. Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announ... Read More


WhatsApp number for Fuel Pass registration

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A special WhatsApp service has been introduced by the Government Information Centre (GIC) to assist the public with registration for the National Fuel Pass, a relese said. Acco... Read More