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LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citingContinue Reading The post LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700 appeared first on Newswire.

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as theContinue Reading The post Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister appeared first on Newswire.

A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in politicalContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House appeared first on…

Litro Gas Lanka has announced district-wise LP gas prices effective from April 6, 2026, with prices varying across the countryContinue Reading The post Litro Gas: 12.5kg Cylinder Prices Range above Rs. 5,100 in Some Districts appeared first…

The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT)Continue Reading The post VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading The post Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana appeared first on…

The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, will only join hands with the United National Party (UNP), SJB MP S.M.Continue Reading The post SJB will only join hands with UNP, no alliance with Rajapaksas: Marikkar appeared first on…

The sun will be directly overhead over several areas of Sri Lanka today (06), including Beruwala, Gurulubadda, Rakwana, Godakawela, UdawalaweContinue Reading The post Sun directly overhead over 6 areas today at 12:13 noon appeared first on…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places appeared first on Newswire.

Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of aContinue Reading The post Seven women, manager arrested in brothel raid appeared first on Newswire.