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Pre-feasibility study underway on resuming Mannar-Rameswaram ferry service: Minister

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The government is conducting a pre-feasibility study on resuming passenger ferry services between Mannar and Rameswaram, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka ... Read More


Diesel, petrol concessions for three months from May

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a series of relief measures, including fuel concessions and financial support, aimed at easing the burden on the public. The Preside... Read More


IPL 2026: Points Table, Group Tables & Standings

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The IPL 2026 points table and standings are set to play a crucial role in determining which teams make it to the playoffs in this highly competitive T20 season. Running from Mar... Read More


IPL 2026: Results, Scores & Match by Match Summary

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The IPL 2026 season is officially underway, running from March 28 to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 teams competing across 70 league matches followed by playoffs and the final. This... Read More


Amber alert issued for severe lightning across several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Meteorology Department has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning activity in parts of the country, effective until 11.00 p.m. today (07). According to t... Read More


Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested over corruption allegations

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), was arrested this morning (April 7) by officers of the Commiss... Read More


Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious and in a 'severe condition', leaked memo suggests

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's newest Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father, is in a "severe condition" and cannot take part in the regime's decision-making, accordi... Read More


Bribery Commission sets deadline for Mahinda Rajapaksa's asset disclosure

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC ) has directed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit a fully completed affidavit detailing his a... Read More


Govt to launch digital marketplace to streamline public procurement

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Sri Lankan government is set to create and develop a centralized GovTech App/Service Marketplace under its Digital Public Infrastructure initiative, aiming to streamline and ... Read More


Cabinet approves new commissioner general of Registration of Persons

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Commissioner General of Registration of Persons to fill the existing vacancy in the Department of Registration of Persons. At p... Read More