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QR system for petrol vehicles to resume

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The temporary relief provided to petrol vehicles allowing fuel purchases without a QR code will end tonight (18) at midnight, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Fol... Read More


Thundershowers expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as the Nuwara Eliya district, after 1:00 p.m. today (18), ... Read More


SJB labels resignations as a "staged drama" to mask massive coal scam

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) claims that the resignations of the Minister of Energy and the Ministry Secretary are merely another "staged drama" by the government to suppres... Read More


Special transport services continue for people returning to Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Special bus services across all provinces remain operational for people returning to Colombo after travelling for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, according to the National Trans... Read More


Minister Lal Kantha's assets exceed Rs. 80 million; not Rs. 460 million

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The lawyer of Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has sent a letter of demand to Hiru News stating that its previous reporting on the minister's declaration of assets and liabilities was i... Read More


Two vessels turn back as IRGC denies access to Strait

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- As the Strait of Hormuz started reopening, some vessels were forced to change their route. Two Indian-flagged vessels, the cargo ship JAG ARNAV and the oil tanker SANMAR HERAL... Read More


Five suspects remanded for harassing woman in Ragama

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The five suspects, including the primary female suspect arrested for allegedly harassing a woman and cutting her hair at a shop in Ragama, are remanded until the 20th. Ragama P... Read More


'Energy Minister resigned due to public pressure,' says Marikkar

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Energy Minister resigned from his post to avoid supporting investigations and due to intense public pressure. Colombo District Member of Parliament for Samagi Jana Balawegay... Read More


Victoria reservoir levels drop

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Water levels at the Victoria Reservoir fell to less than one-tenth of capacity due to heavy use for electricity generation, leaving the Kundasale area without drinking water for... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for Indian Vice President's visit

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented by the Colombo Traffic Division tomorrow and the day after due to the official visit of Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to Sr... Read More