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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 ... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


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 ... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


Health workers seek allowances and dedicated fuel quota

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Health sector trade unions have voiced concerns over recent government measures, urging the provision of holiday allowances and a dedicated fuel quota to ensure uninterrupted he... Read More


Advanced Level results expected before New Year

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination results are set to be published prior to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, according to the Commissioner General of Examinations. Indik... Read More