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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a programme to promote QR code-based digital payments, with no additional feesContinue Reading The post Cabinet backs fee-free QR payments under Rs. 5,000 appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a special expert committee to drive the development of the country’sContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves expert panel to drive energy sector development appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a major project to develop playgrounds in government schools across the country, aiming to boostContinue Reading The post 400 schools to get standard playgrounds under new plan appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a concessional loan scheme aimed at developing young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s agriculturalContinue Reading The post 4% loan scheme for young agri entrepreneurs to continue in 2026 appeared…

The government says liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, based on scheduled shipments byContinue Reading The post Govt says LPG supplies sufficient despite distribution issues appeared first on…

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Tuesday declined to respond to remarks by Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh,Continue Reading The post No response to Iranian envoy’s claim on IRIS Dena visit: Govt appeared…

The Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to upgrade passenger facilities at the Colombo Fort Railway Station toContinue Reading The post MAGA awarded Rs. 2.162 Bn contract to upgrade Colombo Fort Railway Station appeared first on…

Cement companies have taken steps to increase prices, marking a fresh burden on the construction industry. Local manufacturers announced thatContinue Reading The post Cement companies increase prices appeared first on Newswire.

Global gold prices continued to slide on Tuesday, extending a sharp downturn that has persisted for days as markets grappleContinue Reading The post Gold prices fall sharply, Sri Lanka 24‑carat pound drops by Rs. 38,000 appeared first on…

Residents in Sandarasgama, Eppawala, captured a crocodile that had approached a house and handed it over to wildlife officials todayContinue Reading The post 10-foot crocodile captured near Eppawala home appeared first on Newswire.