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NPP government blamed for Colombo's deteriorating

SriLanka, March 31 -- The Compass government turned the once-beautiful Colombo into an unsightly, foul-smelling city within less than a year and a half of taking power, claims Navajana Peramuna leader... Read More


Cabinet approves fuel price stabilisation

SriLanka, March 31 -- The government implemented strategies to manage economic shocks and impacts on daily life caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Considering the essential nature of 9... Read More


Sri Lanka approves six-month visa-free entry for 39 countries

SriLanka, March 31 -- The Cabinet has finally granted approval to allow visa-free entry for 39 countries to Sri Lanka. This arrangement will be in effect for a period of six months. It was announced ... Read More


Court grants bail to former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena

SriLanka, March 31 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the release of former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena on bail today. The Bribery Commission arrested the suspect... Read More


Government extends 3% loan scheme for SMEs

SriLanka, March 31 -- The Government has decided to extend the concessionary loan scheme offered at a 3% interest rate, aimed at supporting small and medium-scale entrepreneurs affected by economic ch... Read More


Opposition coalition plots campaign against energy costs and coal quality

SriLanka, March 31 -- A series of nationwide seminars and legal challenges will target the economic impact of low-quality coal and rising utility prices. Leaders and representatives from the Joint Op... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa accuses JVP of shifting policies

SriLanka, March 31 -- The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has changed its stance by appointing individuals facing allegations despite previously claiming they would never grant positions to those accu... Read More


Restaurant food prices to rise nationwide

SriLanka, March 31 -- Prices for all restaurant meals will increase starting at midnight today (31) in response to the recent revision of national electricity tariffs. The All-Island Canteen and Rest... Read More


All vehicles can get fuel tomorrow

SriLanka, March 31 -- Both odd and even license plate endings can obtain fuel from filling stations tomorrow (01) only, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Permission previously limited fu... Read More


27 senior police officers transferred

SriLanka, March 31 -- Police Headquarters announced that these transfers involve five Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP), one Superintendent of Police (SP), seven Assistant Superintendents of Poli... Read More