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CPC finalised arrangements to import fuel from Russia

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that arrangements has been finalised to import fuel from Russia.

Sri Lankan fishermen who in Bangladeshi custody released

The government of Bangladesh has released six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladeshi custody for six months for sailing on July 16, 2025, aboard the multi-day fishing vessel Sudu Duwa 4 and were subsequently apprehended by the Bangladesh Navy on charges of violating maritime boundaries.

Special security programme for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

A special security programme has been implemented by the police across all 608 police stations island-wide to ensure public safety during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.

SL rupee depreciated by 1.6 per cent against USD

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed that Sri Lankan rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026.

Navy seizes 300 kilograms of heroin in Beruwala sea

According to the Sri Lanka Navy, over 300 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler, which Navy seized in seas off Beruwala.

Names of students who ranked highest scores in (GCE) Advanced Level Examination released

The Department of Examinations has released the names of the students who has secured the highest scores in the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination across all subject streams.