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Namal calls for regional dialogue after Iranian ship sinking near Sri Lanka

SriLanka, March 15 -- Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa has called for stronger regional cooperation after the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters, warning that the incident could th... Read More


F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 has concluded after "careful evaluations" tha... Read More


Cultural Affairs Ministry fails to come up with auspicious times for Sinhala Tamil New Year: Opposition MP

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has failed to come up with a proper timetable which outlines auspicious times for various activities in connection with the Sinhala and Tamil New... Read More


US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

SriLanka, March 15 -- Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. Presiden... Read More


QR code fuel system to be implemented from today

SriLanka, March 15 -- The government has decided to implement the National Fuel Authorization System using QR codes for fuel distribution with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (March 15), the Ministry of E... Read More


Sri Lanka Fuel QR Code System: Complete Guide to Register, Download and Fuel Quotas

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Sri Lankan government has implemented a QR Code-based National Fuel Authorization System for fuel distribution across the country starting 6.00 a.m. on March 15, 2026. Under... Read More


Fuel queues return as QR code system relaunched today

SriLanka, March 15 -- Long queues were reported at several filling stations across Sri Lanka today after the Government reintroduced the National Fuel Pass (QR code) system with effect from 6.00 a.m. ... Read More


Iran's foreign minister says there is no problem with supreme leader

SriLanka, March 15 -- Iran's foreign minister said Saturday that there was "no problem" with the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei after US officials reported he was wounded. On ... Read More


Govt working to resolve issues with fuel QR code system

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Department of Government Information said that steps are already being taken to quickly address issues that have arisen following the reintroduction of the fuel QR code syste... Read More


Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal

SriLanka, March 15 -- President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country's willingness to do so "because the terms aren't good enough ... Read More