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No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- No-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was handed over to the Speaker today (19). Opposition MPs submitted the formal document following an earlier announ... और पढ़ें


Fuel shortages disrupt cargo transport, threatening Lanka's global trade reliability - Shippers Council

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised urgent concerns over the growing challenges faced by exporters and importers due to the ongoing fuel shortage in the country. "It is ... और पढ़ें


Police probe helmet assault

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Investigations into an incident where a motorcyclist attacked another rider with a helmet at the Meegahakotuwa junction in Kuliyapitiya are underway. Kuliyapitiya Police Chief ... और पढ़ें


Did Sri Lanka prepare for possible external shocks?

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka faces growing vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, especially regarding fuel, as the Middle East conflict worsens globally. Economist Talal Rafi explained to Gol... और पढ़ें


Colombo port maintains role as key transhipment hub

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Port of Colombo recorded a 6.5% increase in container volumes during 2025, solidifying its position as a critical redistribution point within the global liner shipping netwo... और पढ़ें


Ragama traffic OIC arrested over bribery

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- A Sub-Inspector serving as the OIC from the Ragama Police was arrested for allegedly accepting a Rs. 10,000 bribe to allow a business to operate at a weekly fair. The Commissio... और पढ़ें


U.S. special envoy Sergio Gor visits SL

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, on his visit to the country. During his stay, Envoy Gor is scheduled to meet with sen... और पढ़ें


Unplanned rollout of a system caused QR struggles, says tech expert

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The recent relaunch of the state's QR-based fuel distribution network sparked significant criticism regarding its timing and insufficient public awareness campaigns. While the ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka among world's least happy countries

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy nations in the latest 'World Happiness Report 2026', coming in at 134th out of 147 countries with a score of 4.0, underscoring on... और पढ़ें


Mattala eyed as transit hub amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lankan government has begun preliminary discussions with Emirates and Qatar Airways on the potential use of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as an alternative tra... और पढ़ें