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Six subcommittees appointed to address key issues in education sector

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- In response to concerns raised regarding the education sector at the recent Parliamentary Advisory Committee meeting, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya anno... Read More


Injured elephant treated, recovering after rescue in Mahawa

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- An elephant that had been roaming the Wandurussa forest area in the Mahawa region with a leg injury is now recovering, the Mahawa Wildlife Office said. They said the elephant, in... Read More


PUCSL commences public consultations on second electricity tariff revision

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) officially announced the commencement of public consultations on the proposed second electricity tariff revision for the six-m... Read More


Unauthorised messages from Water Board SMS portal

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a security breach in its SMS communication system. According to an official ... Read More


No price revision for LAUGFS gas in June

Srilanka, June 1 -- There will be no price revision for LAUGFS Gas domestic cylinder refills in June, LAUGFS Gas Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries said. Published by HT Digital Content... Read More


Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician

Srilanka, June 1 -- There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. De... Read More


Private bus fare revision postponed until August: Gemunu

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) announced today that it has decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision, which typically takes effect in July, until August. ... Read More


31% of reported power breakdowns restored

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reports that out of the 55,940 power breakdowns recorded over the past 36 hours, 17,460 have been successfully restored marking a 31% completion... Read More


No fuel price revisions for June, CPC confirms

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced today that there will be no revisions in fuel prices for the month of June. In an official statement issued today, the CPC confir... Read More


SLPP members praise impartial selection process for LG representatives

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have expressed satisfaction over the selection process of local government (LG) representatives, saying that it was conducted ind... Read More