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World Happiness Report 2026: Sri Lanka ranked among world's unhappiest countries

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy countries globally, with the island nation's rankling dropping one place to 134th, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, ... Read More


Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against Energy Minister on April 10

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to hold the debate on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody on April 10, according to the Department... Read More


Court urges amicable settlement in petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka has directed both parties to consider the possibility of reaching an amicable settlement in the petition filed by former Deputy Secretary Genera... Read More


Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; public urged to use digital channels

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite the temporary measures i... Read More


Ex-SriLankan CEO claims Rs. 60 mln in Airbus bribes paid to ex-President Mahinda: court told

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (19) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that it has been uncovered that funds allegedl... Read More


Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested over a bribery allegation, has been further remanded until April 02 by the Colom... Read More


All April fuel shipments confirmed; No fuel supply issues - CPC

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has explained that all fuel orders relevant to the month of April were confirmed yesterday (18). The Managing Director of the CPC, Mayura... Read More


WhatsApp service introduced to register for National Fuel Pass

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy has introduced a special WhatsApp number to assist with registering for the National Fuel Pass (QR code). Accordingly, individuals who face diff... Read More


Sri Lanka to dispense fuel for vehicles on 'odd-even' basis

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Owners of vehicles will be allowed to purchase fuel under an odd-even number plate system from today (19), according to the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation... Read More


Govt introduces new fuel management system to support fisheries sector

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has announced the implementation of a new fuel management system aimed... Read More