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SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has invited applications for scholarships for the school-aged children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the... Read More


Youth killed in shooting in Kahawatta

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A youth has been killed while another individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Yainna, Kahawatta, last night (30), police stated. The injured person h... Read More


Cabinet approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the nationwide online traffic fine payment system, based on a pilot project introduced by the government, said Minister of Transport... Read More


Bus fares reduced by 0.55%

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Minister of Transport has approved the reduction of bus fares by 0.55% effective from July 04, 2025 (Friday), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). This bus f... Read More


Amendments to registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment effective from today

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The requirement to certify the employment contracts of Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad in the industrial and corporate sectors through self-directed means has been implement... Read More


Japan grants USD 2.5 mln to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- In a significant step towards strengthening good governance and transparency in Sri Lanka, the Government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 2.5 million to support a new anti-co... Read More


Ex-DMT Commissioner General and two others remanded

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of three suspects, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Nishantha Anuruddha Weeras... Read More


President emphasises need to rebuild a disciplined and virtuous society

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to rebuild a disciplined and virtuous society by restoring the spirit of humanity in a social environment where power... Read More


Ex-DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha arrested

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha and two other former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations... Read More


Death toll in India's Telangana chemical factory explosion rises to 36, may increase further

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- At least 36 people have been killed and over 30 others injured in a massive explosion inside a chemical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. ... Read More