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Advanced draft of 'National Media Policy' presented to Minister

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Following a comprehensive, long-term consultation process, the Advanced Draft of the 'National Media Policy of Sri Lanka' was officially presented to Health and Mass Media Minis... Read More


QR system for vehicles reintroduced for fuel

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The QR Code system for vehicles was reintroduced for fuel distribution from yesterday (15), the Energy Ministry announced. Issuing a statement the Ministry said: "In light of t... Read More


Over 10,000 kgs of narcotics, 125,000 arrested in recent raids

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Since the launch of the National Operation 'Ratama Ekata' (A Nation United) on October 30, 2025, more than 10,000 kilos of various types of narcotic drugs and more than 125,000 ... Read More


New pool of investigation officers to probe misconduct in State entities

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath stated that the Government has focused its attention on establishing a pool of pre... Read More


Minister to curb racketeers hiking prices

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government will take immediate measures to control the situation in which certain businessm... Read More


Fast, hassle free approval process for foreign investments needed - Chinese Envoy

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lanka's investment climate has improved under the present Government, but still requires significant elevation in policy consistency, bureaucratic efficiency and speedy appr... Read More


Maintaining fuel reserves regionally, working from home

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Ministry Secretaries yesterday to look into the feasibility of maintaining essential fuel reserves at regional level and carrying out off... Read More


Farmers allowed to obtain fuel without QR code

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Farmers have been granted permission to obtain fuel without a QR code, according to the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development. The Department of Agrarian Development sta... Read More


Electric vehicle use rising in Sri Lanka as economy and environment benefit

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflec... Read More


JKLL expands strategic engagement with CWIT through inter-terminal transport operations

Srilanka, March 14 -- John Keells Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd (JKLL), one of Sri Lanka's leading third-party logistics solutions providers, has successfully expanded its operational engagement with Colombo W... Read More