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President pushes for prompt destruction of seized drugs to boost public confidence

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance of expeditiously destroying seized drug stocks in order to build public confidence in the government's programme... Read More


No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16) as the prevailing dry weather continues to strain the national power system, according to Dr. B.L. Pradee... Read More


Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines on the prudent use of fuel and energy to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial and Dis... Read More


Individual arrested for allegedly hoarding 6,600 litres of diesel in Gonapola

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- An individual has been arrested for allegedly hoarding large quantities of fuel using a bowser truck by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in Gonapola. Based on intelligence, a planned... Read More


Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investiga... Read More


Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The recent increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka has been implemented strictly according to the official fuel pricing formula, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director o... Read More


Food security a top priority, President directs action on fertiliser stocks

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Ensuring food security in the country and people remains a top priority of the government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised. Accordingly, the President instruc... Read More


Guidelines issued to optimise fuel use in state-owned vehicles

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi, has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at optimising fuel consumption across state-owned vehicle... Read More


Sri Lanka begins talks with Russian Govt. to secure fuel supplies

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Formal government-level talks have already begun to secure fuel supplies from Russia, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at the weekly Cabi... Read More


Online applications for 2026 A/L exam open from today

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be accepted online from today (24) to April 24, 2026, the Commissioner General of Examinations has announce... Read More