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Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Deputy Minister of Trade R. M. Jayawardena has warned that Sri Lanka may experience a rise in the prices of imported goods due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and dis... Read More


President reviews energy supply measures amid Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- A special discussion has been held at the President's Office this afternoon (15) on the next steps to be taken amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The meeting was cha... Read More


Navy intercepts another multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Five suspects have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a local multi-day fishing vessel that was transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotic... Read More


New curriculum will be introduced for preschools next year: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- A new curriculum will be introduced for preschools in 2027, while steps will also be taken to train teachers accordingly and to regulate preschools through a regulatory authorit... Read More


QR fuel allocations insufficient for medical services: GMOA

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The fuel allocations proposed under the QR code system are insufficient, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has stated. In a statement, the GMOA highlighted th... Read More


Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, Iran FM says

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The health of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is good, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al Araby Al Jadeed, APA reports. "Iran's new Supr... Read More


Emergency measures discussed to maintain health, agriculture and education services in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the emerging situation cannot be fully anticipated in advance, and therefore stressed t... Read More


QR code process to obtain fuel quotas through National Fuel Pass system fully restored: Govt

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The QR code process to obtain fuel quotas through the National Fuel Pass system has now been fully restored and is currently operating normally, the Ministry of Digital Economy ... Read More


All PSC-approved 2026 transfers to take effect on April 2

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- All transfers approved for the year 2026 must be implemented starting from April 2, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced. The Public Service Commission further sta... Read More


More than 100 hospitalised in Israel over past 24 hours

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The Israeli health ministry has confirmed that 108 people have been taken to hospital with injuries in the past 24 hours. It noted of these, 96 had minor injuries, two were in ... Read More