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China will not allow fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka – Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has stated that China will not allow a fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka under any circumstances.
The Ambassador made these remarks while addressing the media after participating in a dry…
IRD records over Rs. 600 bln revenue in first quarter of 2026
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported a strong start to 2026, collecting Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of the year, marking a 17.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
According to an…
SJB stages protest near Parliament; minor traffic congestion reported
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest demonstration along the Parliament access road near Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla, resulting in minor traffic congestion in the surrounding areas.
The protest was organized to express…
GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in hospitals continues for the second consecutive day today (10).
The GMOA launched the island-wide strike at 8.00 a.m. yesterday (09), alleging that…
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s EFF
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility.…
Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns to the island
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who underwent a surgery in Singapore, has returned to the island this morning (09).
Former President Wickremesinghe departed for Singapore on March 15 to receive medical treatment.
It is reported…
Over 200,000 SMEs ceased operations between 2018–2022, says Deputy Minister
More than 200,000 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka ceased operations between 2018 and 2022 due to various reasons, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said.
Speaking in…
Sri Lankan woman injured following Israel strikes in Lebanon
A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly sustained minor injuries following airstrikes carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday (08).
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut stated that the woman is not in a critical condition.
Meanwhile,…
Met. Department warns of possible extended drought if El Niño develops
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Niño event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September.
Speaking at a media briefing today (09) at the Government Information…
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026/2027 season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant.
The Lanka Coal Company stated that the tender has been issued to purchase 2.28 million metric tons of coal for the…