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Bus crews on coastal line still using drugs, Gemunu says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne has alleged that not only drivers but also conductors are still using drugs while on duty, particularly ... Read More


Government move surprised me, But I'm ready: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in a popular television programme that the current government seeks revenge not only against the Rajapaksas but also against anyone perce... Read More


MP Nalin Bandara criticizes government's first-year performance

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Samagi Jana Balaya MP Nalin Bandara has criticized the current government's pace of work, saying it is too slow to develop the country effectively. "No work is being done in in... Read More


New policy could halt dog sterilisation, lead to mass culling: AWC warns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concerns that the Health Ministry, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is formulating a policy to implement ... Read More


China covers entire school uniform need for 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Chinese government has agreed to provide the entire quantity of school uniform materials required for 2026 as a grant to Sri Lanka, covering all students in government and g... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves official residence in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left his official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, a short while ago in adherence to the country's law and order, Sri Lanka Podujana Pera... Read More


Candlelight vigil planned to protest electricity tariff hike

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Electricity Users Association will stage a candlelight vigil on September 10 at 6 p.m., urging authorities to reduce electricity tariffs, Secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika announce... Read More


CTU urges authorities to ensure safety of school transport vehicles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has called on authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of vehicles used for transporting school children, citing concerns over t... Read More


RDA detects ten hazard zones on Ella-Wellawaya road

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Badulla District Road Development Authority (RDA) has identified at least ten dangerous locations along the Ella-Wellawaya road, between Ella and Rawana Ella. Officials said... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for 16 districts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning over 16 districts of th... Read More