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Ex-President Gotabaya leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- UPDATE: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Bribery Commission after giving a statement regarding an ongoing investigation. Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has... और पढ़ें


Energy Minister warns of possible power cuts amid fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, stated that although no power cuts have been implemented thus far despite the ongoing fuel crisis, there is a possibility that such measures... और पढ़ें


Energy Minister provides update on existing fuel supplies

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, made a statement in Parliament today (17) regarding the duration for which fuel supplies are sufficient in the country under normal consumpt... और पढ़ें


Man nabbed while transporting stock of fuel in three-wheeler

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- An individual has been arrested in Bandaragama for illegally transporting a stock of fuel in a three-wheeler. The police had seized approximately 80 liters of petrol stored in ... और पढ़ें


Pre-schools to remain closed on Wednesdays; Private schools requested to do same

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Ministry of Education stated that, as government schools are closed on Wednesdays which have been declared as public holidays, a request has been made for government-approve... और पढ़ें


Trump says US should rethink NATO membership and rebukes allies for not helping in Iran

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- President Donald Trump said the United States should rethink its membership in NATO as he criticized US allies for not helping in the war in Iran. NATO membership, Trump said, ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka records 5% GDP growth in 2025

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of Sri Lanka for the year 2025 is estimated as 5 percent, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said in a statement. Accord... और पढ़ें


Wednesdays declared holidays for tuition classes

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Due to ongoing fuel supply challenges, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has requested not to conduct tuition classes on Wednesdays. Earli... और पढ़ें


Govt's objective is to create opportunities for all citizens to enjoy freedom - PM

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that freedom had long been limited to only a privileged segment of society and that the government's objective is to create opportun... और पढ़ें


Our objective is to ensure Bribery Commission operates as an independent institution: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The government's objective is to ensure the environment for the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to function as an independent body, without influe... और पढ़ें