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QR system for petrol vehicles reinstated from midnight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that the temporarily suspended QR code-based fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will...

Energy Minister, Secretary resigns pending probe into coal procurement

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his post with immediate effect, stating that he would step down until...

Six dead in Deduru Oya drowning; search continues for two missing

The death toll from a drowning incident in the Deduru Oya in the Kobeygane area of Nikaweratiya has risen...

Sri Lanka denies paying $286 per barrel for crude oil

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) on Thursday rejected reports that it paid US$ 286 per barrel for crude...
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International

Trump jokes Iran offered him the job of Supreme Leader

Donald Trump said Iran informally offered them the post...

Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit talks as Tehran denies negotiations

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s...

Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has...

Qatar calls for ‘immediate’ end to war on Iran after gas facility attack

Qatar has urged an unconditional halt to the US-Israeli...

Business

Asia Asset Finance marks International Women’s Day with community celebration

Asia Asset Finance PLC marked International Women’s Day 2026...

Singer, Malinga launch nationwide hunt for next generation of fast bowlers

Legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, in collaboration...

Sports

Shanaka calls for govt. action to counter ‘culture of negativity’ in cricket

Sri Lanka cricket men's T20 captain Dasun Shanaka has...

EC refuses to recognise changes in Amith Weerasinghe’s party

The Election Commission has informed that it cannot recognise...

‘I Dedicate This to My Father’ – Wellalage Shines in Emotional Victory Over England

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered a poignant tribute...

96th Battle of the Maroons: Legends’ Enclosure Tickets Launched

The official ticket launch of the Legends’ Enclosure for...

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