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Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice

Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice

Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry

More than 6.2 million people have registered for the National Fuel Pass system and obtained new QR codes since March 15, when the government re-introduced fuel distribution through ‘QR’ codes to manage fuel usage. MORE..

At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing

At least 24 people were killed and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to board a transport ferry, officials said on Thursday (March 26, 2026). MORE..

President Dissanayake to meet Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. MORE..

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Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services due to system failure

All services at the Department of Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended following an unexpected breakdown in the computer system at its main office, the department stated. MORE..

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CID ordered to produce former SIS chief Suresh Sallay before court

The Colombo Fort Magistrate has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to produce the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in CID custody under detention orders, before the court on April 22. MORE..

Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission

Three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested over multiple charges including allegations of fraudulently registering several vehicles, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) stated. MORE..

Sri Lanka seek to attract visitors from countries unaffected by Middle East conflict

A special discussion was held today (26) in a bid to address the challenges faced by those in the tourism sector owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles

Police have been instructed to carry out raids on locations where fuel has been illegally stockpiled by individuals amidst the energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

Internet blackout continues in Iran

A government-imposed digital blackout in Iran has entered its 27th day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. MORE..

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GL Peiris claims ongoing Middle East conflict not sole cause of hardships faced by public (English)

GL Peiris claims ongoing Middle East conflict not sole cause of hardships faced by public (English)

Framers face serious challenges due to delays in fertilizer supply amid ongoing Middle East crisis (English)

No reduction in foreign remittances despite conflict in Middle East - CBSL Governor (English)

“Fuel quotas for Ministers and officials reduced” - Cabinet Spokesman assures (English)

Govt. failed to act decisively to tackle ongoing crisis - Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa (English)

Cabinet gives nod to appoint National Steering Committee on Education Reforms (English)

Drastic measures announced to conserve Sri Lanka's energy reserves amidst conflict in Middle East (English)

Iran pledges fuel, essential goods for Sri Lanka; Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Envoy (English)

Sarvajana Balaya leader urges Govt. to formulate national plan to deal with prevailing crisis (English)

Bus, three-wheeler fares increased;Several other sectors also affected by fuel price hike (English)

Container haulage charges to rise by 20% following fuel price hike (English)

Crude oil shipments not reaching Sri Lanka due to Middle East conflict – Minister Nalinda (English)

Middle East conflict pushes Sri Lanka to increase fuel prices thrice in March (English)

Trump says US considering 'winding down' war; Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia (English)

Technology

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management

Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management

Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report

Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report

Entertainment

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released

First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released

Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser

Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser

HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

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India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series

India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series

Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Hyderabad signs Kusal Perera for PSL 2026

Rajasthan Royals announce Dasun Shanaka as replacement for Sam Curran for IPL 2026