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Myanmar Earthquake: Sri Lanka grants USD 1 million in financial assistance

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to USD 1 million to provide relief to the people of Myanmar affected by the recent earthquake. The relev... Read More


Limited passport services on April 15-17

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour one-day passport issuance service will be temporarily suspended on April 15, 16, and 17, in view of t... Read More


Second phase of first school term ends

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The second phase of the first school term concludes today (April 11), marking the start of a one-week holiday in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The Ministry of ... Read More


Sri Lanka sells Rs. 100 billion in 2029 & 2034 T-bonds

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka has sold Rs. 100 billion in 2029 and 2034 bonds during yesterday's auction as the secondary market saw a decisive shift from the sustained selling sentiment, a trend l... Read More


Person injured in police fire in Kiribathgoda

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A person has been injured and hospitalized after police opened fire at the Gala Junction in Kiribathgoda, early this morning (11). According to police, the incident occurred ar... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall likely in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliy... Read More


SLBFE warns of fake video on YouTube targeting expat workers

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has refuted a claim circulated through a YouTube channel operating from a foreign country, that migrant workers will be given ... Read More


Police officers can now issue multiple charge sheets for traffic violators

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Police will be able to issue more than one charge sheet for traffic violators with the introduction of the online instant payment method to pay fines through the 'GovPay' applic... Read More


Ex-President Ranil says prepared to appear before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has indicated that he is prepared to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a ... Read More


Expressway tolls can be paid using debit, credit cards from May 1

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The general public will be able to use their debit and credit cards to pay for expressway tolls from May 1, 2025, according to Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil A... Read More