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Sri Lankan online shoppers stick to cash on delivery amid digital payment hesitation

Srilanka, May 2 -- Despite global shifts toward digital transactions, Cash on Delivery (COD) remains the dominant payment method for online shopping in Sri Lanka, according to the Digital Outlook Sri ... Read More


March current account surplus hits US$ 693mn

Srilanka, May 2 -- Sri Lanka's highest since January 2023: CBSL March surplus marks third consecutive month of positive balances Workers' remittances surged to a record US$ 693 million, setting a new ... Read More


IUSF calls for impartial probe into Sabaragamuwa Uni student's death

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Inter-University Students' Federation (IUSF) called for an impartial investigation into the death of a student at Sabaragamuwa University, who reportedly committed suicide follo... Read More


Suspended IGP Tennakoon requests protection amid reported death threats

Srilanka, May 2 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has reportedly requested security protection from the police, citing threats to his life. According to reports, Ten... Read More


Vesak Poya Day should not be turned into day of musical shows or carnivals: Public Administration Ministry

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Vesak Poya Day (12) should not be turned into a day of musical shows or carnivals but the day should be spent as a full religious day to make practice-based offerings (Pratipatt... Read More


SLPP Candidate remanded for bribery

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Revenue Officer of the Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha, one of the SLPP candidates contesting the elections for the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, was taken into custody on suspicion of a... Read More


Legal action against buses parked at Welipenna Expressway

Srilanka, May 2 -- Legal action will be taken against buses which were parked along the Southern Expressway service area at Welipenna, the Express Highway Patrol Division announced. They told the Dai... Read More


President to deliver keynote address at Vietnam's Vesak ceremony

Srilanka, May 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in the United Nations Day of Vesak ceremony being held in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam as the chief guest during his visit to Viet... Read More


NPP focused on developing nation experiencing extensive economic, social, political transformation: Prez

Srilanka, May 1 -- The National People's Power (NPP), responding to the people's aspirations, is currently focused on developing a nation that is experiencing extensive economic, social and political ... Read More


EU concerned over delay in PTA repeal

Srilanka, May 1 -- The European Union (EU) GSP+ monitoring mission, which is currently in town, has once again expressed concern over the delay in repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), desp... Read More