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QR code-based fuel quota system ends tomorrow

The temporary suspension of the QR code-based fuel quota system for petrol-powered vehicles will come to an end from midnight tomorrow, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced.

Navy seized heroin worth  Rs 4 B from a fishing trawler

Sri Lanka Navy seized over 150 kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs. 4 billion, from a fishing trawler, which was brought to Dikowita Fisheries Harbour. 

Distribution of Grade 1 book has started

According to the Ministry of Education, Grade 1 activity books have been distributed, which cover the second and third terms' activities. 

Death toll from  Deduru Oya increased to eight

The death toll of Deduru Oya drowning incident has increased to eight, police have confirmed.

President appointed commission to probe alleged irregularities in coal procurement
 
A commission of inquiry has been appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate whether irregularities or illegal acts occurred within the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd or its successors in relation to the importation of coal and the generation of electricity, covering the period from the inception of coal-based power generation in Sri Lanka until April 16, 2026.

Power & energy minister / ministry secretary resigned from their posts

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary of Power Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have submitted their resignation letters to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.