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Special QR for SME and large industries, tourism sectors

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday that all small, medium and large scale manufacturing and export oriented industrie... Read More


School week made four days amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry issued instructions regarding the daily administration and teaching-learning process of schools in light of the... Read More


Limited bus, train transport services today

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Public transportation services will operate on a limited schedule on Wednesdays, declared a Government holiday, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda ... Read More


Issues in QR code activation resolved now - Minister

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The majority of issues that arose during the implementation of the fuel QR code system have now been resolved, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. He n... Read More


Country's economy, energy sector facing a major challenge - PM

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the country's economy and energy sector have been faced with a major challenge due to actions beyond the Government's ... Read More


Government has acted to prevent an energy crisis - President

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the Government has taken several steps to prevent an energy crisis, despite delays in two oil shipments. The President insiste... Read More


Heavy showers above 50 mm expected in several parts of the country

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. today. According to the forecast, fairly heavy showers exc... Read More


Ten TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters donated by US set to arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A fleet of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters donated by the United States departed from the Port of Mobile on March 15 and is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by May 24, 2026.Sri ... Read More


Fuel distribution to follow odd-even number plate system from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced an odd-even system for fuel distribution at filling stations across the country, starting tomorrow (19), to regulate supply... Read More


National fuel pass registration support now available on WhatsApp

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Government Information Center (GIC) has launched a special WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners experiencing difficulties while registering for the National Fuel Pass, ... Read More