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Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka next month

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month. A discussion was held at the Parliamentary complex between Minister Ramalingam Chandra... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire in West Asia, urges durable solution

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka today said it welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. "While recognising this development as a significant step ... Read More


Secretary to President files complaint seeking CID probe into coal imports since 2009

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Secretary to the President has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (11) requesting a formal investigation into coal imports sin... Read More


QR code not necessary for petrol-powered vehicles until April 18 - CPC

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that owners of petrol-powered vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code-based fuel quota system from midnight today (11) until Apr... Read More


ADB projects Sri Lanka's economic growth to moderate in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is projected to moderate from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.0% in 2026, before rising slightly to 4.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). T... Read More


Police constable arrested for allegedly accepting liquor bottle as bribe

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A Police Constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station was arrested yesterday (9) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABO... Read More


Health authorities urge caution over extreme heat during 'Avurudu' festivities

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Health authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when organizing New Year (Avurudu) festivals due to the prevailing extreme heat conditions. Speaking at a media bri... Read More


More details emerge in private uni. student death at hotel in Homagama

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Further details have emerged regarding the death of a student following a clash between two groups of students of a private university in Homagama. The university had organized... Read More


No impact on NDB customer accounts or deposits - CBSL assures

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has informed the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recen... Read More


Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation - Lanka Coal Company GM admits

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri La... Read More