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Afternoon showers expected

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur in several places within the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts, after approximately 2:00 PM today... Read More


Siyapatha Finance debentures sold out in hours

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Siyapatha Finance PLC has seen its latest subordinated debenture offering snapped up by investors in record time, closing the subscription on the same day it opened. The issue, ... Read More


Retired Major General Sallay observed by Fort Magistrate

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, currently held under 90-day detention orders, underwent observation by Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday (24). The Magist... Read More


Elderly Aswesuma allowances credited tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Nearly Rs. 3.4 billion in elderly allowances for March under the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme will be sent to banks tomorrow (26), according to the Welfare Benefits Board. T... Read More


Dialog Axiata boosts 5G network coverage

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Dialog Axiata PLC has rapidly scaled its next-generation mobile infrastructure, with its 5G network now spanning more than 800 operational sites across 24 districts. This follow... Read More


Opposition Leader calls for Parate Law repeal to support struggling SMEs

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Micro, small, and medium-scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs) face severe hardships due to rapid fuel price hikes, which negatively impact the production cycle and supply chains. Opposi... Read More


Infant body discovered on private land

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Police Headquarters stated that the body of an infant, approximately two days old, was found on private land in the Palliyagodella area within the Meegaswewa police division. M... Read More


Principals questioned over teacher absences at PM's meeting

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Principals in the Tangalle Education Zone must provide reasons by tomorrow (26) as to why teachers failed to attend a meeting held on Sunday the 15th, which featured Prime Minis... Read More


Respect and independence essential for court officials says Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Everyone entering the court premises must be treated with respect, regardless of their status, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney Harshana Nanay... Read More


Fee waiver for small LankaQR payments

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The government decided to eliminate all additional charges for LankaQR transactions under Rs. 5,000/- to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on physical cash. Cabinet ... Read More