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Will study and come up with in Parliament on Iranian vessel issue: Ravi K

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake, who was one-time Minister of Foreign Affairs, said today he will come up with a statement in Parliament after finding the real facts on the Iran... Read More


Fertilizer shortage threatens Yala paddy cultivation: Farmers' Union warns

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A severe fertilizer shortage could jeopardize paddy cultivation during the upcoming Yala season, National Farmers' Union Chairman Anuradha Tennakoon warned. Speaking to the Dai... Read More


'Ratama Ekata' operation: 89 red-notice criminals to be repatriated

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Security forces in Sri Lanka are taking steps to repatriate 89 criminals who have been issued international red notices under the ongoing 'Ratama Ekata' national operation targe... Read More


24-hour help line launched for fishing and aquaculture fuel issues

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A 24-hour help line has been launched to assist the fishing sector and industries such as seafood processing and aquaculture with fuel supply issues. Industry stakeholders faci... Read More


Suresh Sallay returns to CID after hospitalisation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service, who had been admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo due to an illness related to ... Read More


Three former DMT officials arrested over vehicle racket

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption arrested three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic over their alleged involvement in an illega... Read More


Over 6.2 Mn QR codes issued after reintroduction of National Fuel Pass System

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- More than 6.2 million people have obtained QR codes after the reimposition of the QR-based National Fuel Pass system, Digital Economy Ministry Advisor Sumudu Rathnayaka said. A... Read More


Trump claims Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader: I said, 'No, thank you'

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that he is in talks with Iran to end the nearly month-long war, even as Tehran flatly denied any negotiations wer... Read More


Over 1,000 complaints over fuel QR Code fraud; several arrested

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Digital Economy Ministry says it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other persons' QR codes to obtain fuel. Minist... Read More


How is Sri Lanka responding to the Israel-Iran conflict: Day 26

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Sri Lanka is navigating one of its most complex external shocks in recent years, as the escalating Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets, shipping rout... Read More