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LPG ships reach Uswetakeiyawa buoy; Govt assures stable supply

18 Mar 2026

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Two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the gas unloading buoy at Thaldiyawatta in Uswetakeiyawa this morning (18), as authorities moved to strengthen domestic gas supplies amid recent concerns over shortages.

Fuel to be issued only with QR Code from today: Fuel station owners

18 Mar 2026

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The Fuel Station Owners’ Association (FSOA) has advised the public to visit fuel stations only after resolving issues related to the QR code system, stressing that fuel will not be issued without a valid QR code from today.

Power cuts - Coming soon?

18 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka’s electricity generation is under serious threat as poor-quality coal and disrupted fuel imports raise the risk of extended power cuts, officials warned yesterday.

Doctors’ Union alleges use of expired rabies vaccines, calls for public explanation

18 Mar 2026

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The Chairman of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has demanded a public explanation from the Health Secretary and the Director General of Health Services following revelations by Dr. Savin Semage, former Executive Director of the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA), that expired rabies vaccines were used during his tenure.

Cabinet approves Sri Lanka-Japan Big Data Project to protect Kelani river

18 Mar 2026

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In a major move toward modern environmental management, the Cabinet yesterday approved a landmark initiative to safeguard the Kelani River through advanced data-driven monitoring.

QR Fuel Pass chaos:

Used-car buyers blocked from National Fuel Pass

18 Mar 2026

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The reintroduced National Fuel Pass QR code system has triggered fresh controversy, with many vehicle owners claiming they are unable to obtain their weekly fuel quota because the system still shows their vehicles as registered under previous owners.

EPF members to adjust appointments as Wednesdays declared public holidays

17 Mar 2026

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Starting March 18, 2026, all Wednesdays will be considered as public holidays, a move that will affect services at the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Divisions.

Schools to operate four days a week amid fuel crisis

17 Mar 2026

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All government and government-approved private schools will operate only four days a week until further notice due to the ongoing global fuel crisis, the Education authorities have informed school principals.

Wednesdays off for private, international students

17 Mar 2026

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Students of international schools, private universities, and vocational training centers across the country will now have Wednesdays off, following a new government directive aimed at conserving fuel.

Technical glitches to be cleared by tomorrow, public assured of smooth fuel access

16 Mar 2026

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Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne has assured the public that all technical obstacles in the newly upgraded QR fuel system will be resolved by tomorrow morning, allowing citizens to obtain fuel without difficulty.

Reduce commissions instead of raising fuel prices: Namal

16 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday charged that instead of increasing fuel prices, the government should reduce alleged commissions and inefficiencies if there is no corruption at present, and provide relief to the public.

Kanchana credits teams behind National Fuel Pass QR

16 Mar 2026

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Former Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has credited the development of the National Fuel Pass QR-based system to teams from the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Dialog Axiata, and Millennium IT.

Scooter carrying scooter in search of fuel goes viral

16 Mar 2026

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An unusual scene was reported from Mahiyanganaya where two men were seen carrying one scooter on another while searching for petrol, as fuel shortages continue in the area.

GMOA says fuel quota insufficient for medical services

16 Mar 2026

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the fuel quota issued under the QR code system is not sufficient for doctors to carry out their duties.

No decision yet to close schools or launch distance learning amid fuel queues

16 Mar 2026

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The Education Ministry has not taken any decision to suspend school activities or introduce distance learning programs due to the fuel queues that emerged following the reimplementation of the QR code system.

QR code fuel system will increase burden on people – Consumer Rights Group

16 Mar 2026

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The re-imposition of the QR code system for fuel distribution will increase the burden on the public amidst the rising cost of living, Chairman of the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) Ranjith Vithanage said.

No power cuts despite diesel price hike” – Government assures amid public doubts

16 Mar 2026

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The Power and Energy Ministry said that there would be no power cuts in the country despite the recent increase in diesel prices, dismissing concerns that the higher fuel costs could disrupt electricity generation.

Namal calls for regional dialogue after Iranian ship sinking near Sri Lanka

15 Mar 2026

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Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa has called for stronger regional cooperation after the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters, warning that the incident could threaten stability in the Indian Ocean.

QR code fuel system to be implemented from today

15 Mar 2026

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The government has decided to implement the National Fuel Authorization System using QR codes for fuel distribution with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (March 15), the Ministry of Energy announced.

Heavy evening showers forecast for next 36 hours

14 Mar 2026

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The Meteorology Department has forecast showers and thundershowers in several parts of the country during the next 36 hours, with fairly heavy rainfall expected in some areas.