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Banks, financial institutions pledge fullest support to Govt's initiative

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Following the launch of the National QR Payment Promotion Initiative, a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial institutions was h... Read More


US$ 15 Bn digital economy envisaged

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that digitalisation is a key Government priority and that through the digitalisation of all forms of transactions, a transparent, e... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces after 1 pm today

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Northern, North Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1 p.m. today (07), according to t... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes 26,800 tourists in first five days of April

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A total of 26,800 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the first five days of April 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. T... Read More


Newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Staff, the third most senior appointment in the Army, yesterday (06) at Army Headqua... Read More


Health Minister chief guest at World Health Day 2026 celebration

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will participate as the chief guest at the World Health Day 2026 celebration organised by the World Health Organization South... Read More


Christianity is about being a servant of love - Cardinal

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Speaking during the main Easter Mass, Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith stressed that world peace has been shattered, and all of humanity is suffering due to one person... Read More


Over 900 arrested on Saturday in connection with narcotics

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Sri Lanka Police stated that they have arrested 906 suspects on Saturday (4) under the 'Ratama Ekata' islandwide drug prevention operation. They added that detention orders have ... Read More


April 10 deadline for Mahinda Rajapaksa to furnish assets statement

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has written to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa requesting him to provide his and his immediate fami... Read More


Northern Line train services to resume from April 9

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Railway Department said that train services on the Northern Railway Line, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai will fully resume from April... Read More