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Important Update on One-Day Passport Service

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has issued a special announcement regarding changes to its passport issuance services on April 15, 16, and 17. According to the not... Read More


Digital Payment Acceptance at Highway Toll Gates Marks a Key Milestone

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Road Development Authority (RDA) and Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), has introduced card payment options at highway to... Read More


GovPay Launches Pilot for Online Traffic Fine Payments

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- In a major step toward enhancing Sri Lanka's digital services, GovPay - the national digital payment gateway for government services - has partnered with the Sri Lanka Police De... Read More


IMF Seeks More Time to Review Sri Lanka Program

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it requires additional time to assess the impact of recent global shocks on Sri Lanka's economic recovery and its ongoing r... Read More


CEB Signs Power Deal for Sahasdanavi Plant

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of the Sahasdanavi Power Plant, marking a major step toward strengthening Sri ... Read More


Rupee Weakens as Dollar Spot Rate Exceeds After Six Months

Srilanka, April 10 -- According to the daily exchange rate chart issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US dollar today (April 10) stands at Rs. 294.13, while the selling rate... Read More


All Set for 'Siri Dalada Vandana' from April 18 to 28

Srilanka, April 10 -- Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, announced that all necessary arrangements have been made to facilitate worship of the Sacred... Read More


Court of Appeal Orders Reacceptance of Rejected Nomination Papers

Srilanka, April 10 -- The Court of Appeal today (10) ordered the reacceptance of approximately 35 rejected nomination papers, which had been dismissed due to issues related to birth certificates, cert... Read More


Bus Seat Reservations Suspended Until April 21

Srilanka, April 10 -- The National Transport Commission has announced that seat reservations for passenger buses during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period have been temporarily suspended until Apri... Read More


Liquor Shops to Remain Closed Islandwide

Srilanka, April 10 -- The Excise Department has announced that all liquor shops across the island will remain closed on April 12th, 13th, and 14th in observance of the Poya Day and the Sinhala and Tam... Read More