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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


Application window for A/L Examination 2026 announced

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Online applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination are being accepted starting today (24) until April 24, according to the Department of Examinations. All candi... Read More


Government criticised over substandard coal

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Colombo District Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman stated that the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant is currently forced to consume 800,000 litres of diesel daily to compensa... Read More


Free sanitary napkin scheme for schoolgirls to continue

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Cabinet approved a proposal to continue the distribution of sanitary napkins to schoolgirls this year to ensure uninterrupted education. The programme aims to cover approximate... Read More


New committee formed to guide school reforms

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A 'National Steering Committee for Education Reforms,' comprised of industry experts, will be established to advance and regulate Sri Lanka's educational restructuring formally.... Read More


Avurudu Kumari granted bail over python dance

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate H.D.D.J. Premaratne ordered the release of a young woman on two personal bails of Rs. 500,000 each today (24). The Department of Wildlife Conserva... Read More