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Govt to issue fuel to private buses through SLTB depots

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The Ministry of Energy says that fuel will be issued to private passenger transport buses through depots belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). The Ministry further... Read More


QR code for fuel: Issues regarding vehicle or number changes being resolved

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The Director General of Government Information has announced that individuals who previously obtained QR codes for fuel purchases will be able to update their codes without diff... Read More


Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property allegedly acquired through illegal earnings by a suspected drug trafficker. The investigation was launched followi... Read More


No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision - CPC

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Fuel will only be distributed through the QR code system at filling stations from now on, with the assistance and supervision of police, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) h... Read More


Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid 'horrific violence of war'

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran continue to trade blows and the death toll across the region mounts. "On behalf of the Ch... Read More


Four more members of Iran's women's soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Four more members of the Iranian women's soccer squad withdrew their asylum requests to the Australian government after facing pressure from Tehran, two sources close to the tea... Read More


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