Sri Lanka launches free LankaQR payments up to Rs. 5,000

Sri Lanka’s Industry Ministry held a special discussion with an IMF delegation today (April 6), focusing on industrial sector challenges, support for local entrepreneurs, and steps toward a production-based economy.

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief retired Major General Suresh Sallay has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over the Easter Sunday attacks investigation.

Sri Lanka has cancelled the weekly Wednesday holiday for public sector employees from April 8, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of rice and curry packets, fried rice, and kottu will go up by Rs. 20 from April 7, 2026, while short eats prices will be cut by Rs. 10.

The island-wide strike by government medical officers was temporarily suspended from 8:00 AM today (April 6), after the GMOA was given a chance to discuss its concerns over the medical transfer process with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa on April 9, 2026.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. and LAUGFS Gas PLC have increased the prices of their domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas) cylinders, effective from April 6, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index may reach “Caution” level in several provinces and Monaragala District on April 6, 2026 urging the public to take steps to protect their health.

The service fee charged to merchants on LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed from April 6, 2026, with the launch of Sri Lanka’s National QR Payment Promotion Project.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Easter Message, said Easter is a powerful reminder that hope, renewal and compassion can overcome darkness, fear and suffering.

Sri Lanka Police arrested three suspects in two separate raids on April 03, 2026, over the illegal possession and transport of 1,180 litres of fuel without licences.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said it will once again launch an islandwide strike starting at 8:00 AM today (April 4).

Sri Lanka plans to invest US$8-10 billion in transport infrastructure over the next three years while seeking year-round direct flights from Russia, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said at an international forum in Saint Petersburg.

Sri Lanka Police have handed over investigations into the alleged birthday party held inside the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) for murder suspect Ishara Sewwandi to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Sri Lanka and Russia agreed to deepen ties in trade, energy, tourism, education and investment at the 11th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations held in Colombo on April 2, 2026.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that ensuring a continuous supply of fertiliser to the farming community, in the face of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is a primary objective of the Sri Lankan Government.