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Cabinet approves programme to accelerate QR-based digital payments

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved a new programme to accelerate the implementation of QR-based digital payments as part of the Government's efforts to promote the digital econo... Read More


Thundershowers forecast for parts of the country tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast tomorrow (March 25), warning of showers and thundershowers in certain areas of the country. Showers or thundershower... Read More


Assets worth over Rs. 30 Mn frozen in drug probe

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen properties and financial assets worth over Rs. 30 million linked to suspected drug trafficking activities. Police said the ... Read More


A/L 2026 registration begins

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Examinations Department has officially announced that applications for the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination 2026 will be accepted online from Ma... Read More


Opposition seeks intervention of foreign institutions to ensure law and order in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A group of Opposition politicians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe have sought th... Read More


Bhutan Civil Aviation Director General visits Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Director General of Civil Aviation of the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, Kinley Wangchuk, paid a courtesy visit to Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Avi... Read More


Court of Appeal dismisses SriLankan Airlines' writ petition over salary cuts

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A writ application filed by SriLankan Airlines Limited, challenging the determination of the Assistant Commissioner of Labour relating to salary reductions implemented in 2020 d... Read More


Fuel price hike threatens decline in agriculture sector

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Sri Lanka's agriculture sector is at risk of a significant decline due to rising production costs triggered by the recent fuel price increase, Chairman of the National Farmers' ... Read More


Opposition MP to raise privilege issue against Minister for showing his middle finger

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera yesterday said he will raise a privilege issue against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara for showing his middle finger during sessions last ... Read More


Iran pledges oil, essential supplies to Sri Lanka amid regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reaffirmed Iran's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as a "friend country," stating that Tehran is ready to provide essenti... Read More