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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.
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The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, aimed at ensuringContinue Reading The post Sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to revise bus fares following the recent increase in Diesel prices. According toContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves 12.19% bus fare hike appeared first on Newswire.
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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Kalutara and RatnapuraContinue Reading The post Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 05 districts today appeared first on…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement fromContinue Reading The post UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka Police have seized assets worth over Rs. 300 million belonging to a female drug trafficker from Colombo 14,Continue Reading The post Rs. 300 Mn in assets seized from Colombo 14 drug trafficker appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning citizens about methods used by criminals to rob money, gold, andContinue Reading The post Police issue advisory: Avoid strangers’ food, drinks, and transport offers appeared first on…
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