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Sri Lanka will launch the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” tomorrow under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, withContinue Reading The post Govt waives LankaQR Merchant Fees for Payments Under Rs. 5,000 appeared…

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.

Three persons were killed in two separate wild elephant attacks reported in Eppawala and Mahiyanganaya yesterday morning (05), Police said.Continue Reading The post Three killed in separate wild elephant attacks appeared first on Newswire.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended the ongoing doctors’ strike after the Health Minister agreed to hold aContinue Reading The post GMOA Suspends Trade Union Action Pending Thursday Talks appeared first on…

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…