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Mandatory transport for SLTB season ticket holder

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Transporting school children, technical college and university students, and senior citizens holding season tickets purchased from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has been ma... Read More


Jaffna airport now open to international charter flights

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- The Jaffna International Airport (JIA) marked a historic milestone yesterday by welcoming its first international charter flight from Chennai, India. Airport and Aviation Servic... Read More


CEB implements Immediate, long-term measures to strengthen grid stability following blackout on February 9

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) acknowledged the recent island-wide power failure, explaining that the high penetration of non-synchronous solar PV reduced grid inertia, increa... Read More


Moderate air quality recorded in major urban areas

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- A moderate level Air Quality Status was recorded yesterday in major urban areas in Sri Lanka while slightly unhealthy level air quality was recorded in Ratnapura and Embilipitiya.... Read More


Largest wind farm project puts Mannar Island in Danger

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Every year, as winter arrives, thousands of migratory birds fly south in search of food and water. Many of them find a temporary home on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka's largest island.... Read More


Shipping company seeking control of Colombo Port's Eastern Terminal: Union claims

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- A major shipping company is attempting to acquire the Eastern Container Terminal of the Colombo Port. Altering the terminal's route plan under the present government can be the pr... Read More


No more daily power cuts as Norochcholai unit rejoins national grid

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Power Minister announced today that the daily power cuts will no longer be imposed from today (14 February) following the successful addition of a Norochcholai Power Plant uni... Read More


Horana perfume factory fire fully contained

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Kalutara Disaster Management Unit confirmed that the fire at the perfume manufacturing factory in Horana has been completely brought under control. Fire brigade units from Co... Read More


More customers to buy fresh red roses, a single red rose costs Rs.200

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine's Day as compared to previous years. The lowest pri... Read More


Moderate air quality levels across all cities

Srilanka, Feb. 13 -- The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) reported that air quality remains at a moderate level in all cities across the country. Officials... Read More