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"Mastermind behind Easter attack will be revealed on March 31" - claims Gammanpila

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila, stated that his party is ready to reveal the mastermind behind the Easter attacks t... Read More


Govt should lower fuel taxes to stabilize prices - Former CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mohamed Uvais, stated that the government should consider reducing taxes imposed on fuel in order to maintain pric... Read More


No fuel will be provided to those cutting the queues - Police

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the Traffic and Road Safety Range, W.P.J. Senadheera, has stated that no individuals attempting to bypass the queues at fuel stat... Read More


National Fuel Pass system disruptions to be fully resolved by tomorrow - Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that the technical issues currently affecting the National Fuel Pass (NFP) system are being successfully resolved. The Ministry ex... Read More


Two suspects arrested with 'Ice' and heroin in Kotadeniyawa and Ahungalla

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- An individual has been arrested in Kotadeniyawa for the possession of narcotic substances heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine ('Ice'). According to police, during a raid conduct... Read More


123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Minister of ... Read More


Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Update (7.40 a.m.) - The multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a consignment of suspected narcotics in seas south of Dondra has been brought ... Read More


Wednesdays declared holiday for govt employees, schools & unis; private sector urged to do same

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Government has decided to declare Wednesdays of every week as a holiday for government sector employees with effect from March 18, 2026, after taking into consideration the ... Read More


Over 250kg of cocaine seized from fishing trawler intercepted off Beruwala

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has revealed that the multi-day fishing trawler intercepted in the sea area off Beruwala and brought to the Dikkowita Harbour this evening (16) was discovered... Read More


Weekly fuel quota for passenger buses to be increased

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), P. A. Chandrapala, stated that arrangements are being made to provide a weekly fuel quota ranging from 60 to 360 litres ... Read More