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Public warned on emerging online financial scams exploiting names of reputable institutions

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka Police states that despite continuous public awareness efforts regarding fraudulent activities and financial crimes carried out through the internet and modern technol... Read More


Air Force warns against unauthorized drone use

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Both local and foreign nationals have been warned against operating drones within Sri Lanka without proper authorization, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has announced. Accordin... Read More


Four killed, 40 injured following accident involving two buses in Weerawila

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- At least four individuals have been killed in a head-on collision involving two buses along the Ambalantota-Kataragama road in Weerawila, police stated. Around 40 persons have ... Read More


Public advised to resolve QR code issues before visiting filling stations

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Filling Station Owners' Association has advised the general public to resolve any issues related to their QR codes prior to visiting filling stations, with the regulation be... Read More


Ex-President Gotabaya leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- UPDATE: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Bribery Commission after giving a statement regarding an ongoing investigation. Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has... Read More


Energy Minister warns of possible power cuts amid fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, stated that although no power cuts have been implemented thus far despite the ongoing fuel crisis, there is a possibility that such measures... Read More


Energy Minister provides update on existing fuel supplies

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, made a statement in Parliament today (17) regarding the duration for which fuel supplies are sufficient in the country under normal consumpt... Read More


Man nabbed while transporting stock of fuel in three-wheeler

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- An individual has been arrested in Bandaragama for illegally transporting a stock of fuel in a three-wheeler. The police had seized approximately 80 liters of petrol stored in ... Read More


Pre-schools to remain closed on Wednesdays; Private schools requested to do same

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Ministry of Education stated that, as government schools are closed on Wednesdays which have been declared as public holidays, a request has been made for government-approve... Read More


Trump says US should rethink NATO membership and rebukes allies for not helping in Iran

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- President Donald Trump said the United States should rethink its membership in NATO as he criticized US allies for not helping in the war in Iran. NATO membership, Trump said, ... Read More