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Man dies in unauthorised gem mine collapse

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 36-year-old individual died today (16) after a soil mound collapsed at an unauthorised gem mine near the Kalu Ganga in the Wagawatta area of Horana. Horana Headquarters Polic... Read More


University student arrested with drugs and live ammunition

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 25-year-old university student from Galle was arrested at his home in Batapola this afternoon (16) while in possession of 1,800 mg of 'ICE' and nine rounds of 9mm live ammunit... Read More


Every Wednesday declared a government holiday

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has announced that Wednesday of every week will be a holiday for several key government sectors. This special holiday applies to:... Read More


MG reveals MG4X SUV with semi solid battery and 530km range

SriLanka, March 15 -- MG has released official images and basic specifications for its pure-electric MG4X compact SUV, including the new model's 'liquid-solid state' battery system. The battery, whic... Read More


Agrovista Plantation launches 'One million trees for the Motherland by 2030' initiative

SriLanka, March 15 -- Agrovista Plantation has launched an ambitious environmental initiative titled 'One million trees for the Motherland by 2030', reaffirming the company's commitment to environment... Read More


IIHS introduces international foundation programme as alternative to A/Ls

SriLanka, March 15 -- The IIHS International Foundation Programme has been introduced as a progressive alternative to the traditional Advanced Level (A/L) pathway, offering students a more holistic an... Read More


QR system returns to Sri Lanka

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Sri Lankan government has officially brought back the National Fuel Pass QR system to manage dwindling energy reserves amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Min... Read More


Fuel distribution continues normally

SriLanka, March 15 -- Fuel distribution operations are proceeding as usual, according to the Petroleum Distributors' Association. Vice President Kusum Sandanayake stated that no issues currently exist... Read More


Iran and Sri Lanka discuss regional tensions and maritime recovery

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Vijitha Herath, to address escalating regional instability and bilateral coope... Read More


Seamless updates for vehicle owners with pre-existing QR code

SriLanka, March 15 -- New QR codes can be updated without any problems by individuals who previously obtained a QR code and still use the same vehicle and phone number. The Director General of Governm... Read More