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Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a hotline, 011 432 3389, to report issues encountered in obtaining fuel for the fishing industry. The Fisheries Ministry stated that th... Read More


More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy states that it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other individuals' QR codes to obtain... Read More


Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A Nepal government-backed report into the deadly September 2025 uprising has recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials. At least 77 peo... Read More


Sri Lanka's total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February: EDB

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to ... Read More


Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident in Sweihan Street, where falling debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile caused casualties and property dama... Read More


India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- India is urging households to increase their reliance on piped natural gas (PNG) as the country reels from the energy fallout of the war - a move that could transform cooking ha... Read More


Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena holds talks with Iranian Ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A meeting has been held between former President Maithripala Sirisena and the Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh in Colombo. The meeting took place at the Em... Read More


Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle has requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chai... Read More


Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The owner of a pharmacy in Hatton town has been arrested by officers of the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric medication to youth without valid medi... Read More


Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Lebanon's Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes on the country has risen to 1,072, with 2,966 people wounded since March 2, Anadolu repor... Read More