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Special bus, train services today and tomorrow

Colombo, April 15 -- Special bus operations will commence today in response to passenger demand, the National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Railway Department announced. The NTC said that buses ... Read More


Three Lankans nabbed with Kush, Hashish

Colombo, April 14 -- Three Sri Lankan passengers were arrested while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush and Hashish into the country, concealed in biscuit and chips bags, Customs Additional Directo... Read More


Thundershowers expected in parts of the country: Met Department

Srilanka, April 13 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern, and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts durin... Read More


CEB requests rooftop solar owners to temporarily switch off systems

Colombo, April 12 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) appeals to all rooftop solar system owners across the country to voluntarily switch off their systems during daytime hours-till 3:00 PM each day... Read More


NCPA launches investigation into inhumane punishment of Grade 3 students

Colombo, April 12 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched an investigation into the inhumane punishment of Grade 3 students at a boys' school in the Colombo Education Zone, NCPA... Read More


Air quality moderate around the country, good in six cities

Colombo, April 11 -- According to the Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI), a moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities during the past 24 hours, while a good level of air quality was ... Read More


Private sector minimum wage to be increased to Rs. 27,000

Colombo, April 10 -- The national minimum monthly wage in the private sector will be increased to Rs. 27,000 this year, according to the budget proposals, the Ministry of Labour announced. The Minist... Read More


More buses to operate for New Year travel demand: LPBOA

Colombo, April 9 -- Nearly 1,000 buses will be deployed to meet the passenger demand during the New Year season, Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said. Address... Read More


36 vendors face legal action for violating CAA Act

Colombo, April 9 -- Officers attached to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have taken legal action against 36 vendors found to be conducting sales in violation of the CAA Act. The raids were condu... Read More


Tourism Ministry targets USD 200 daily expenditure per tourist

Colombo, April 9 -- While increasing attractive tourist engagement activities and developing facilities at tourist locations, the Ministry is aiming to raise the average daily expenditure of a tourist... Read More