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CSE to close early on election day

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will close at 12:30 p.m. on 06 May 2025 (Tuesday) in view of the Local Authorities Elections, the CSE announced. The early closure is intended to ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's top security officer transferred to Kankesanturai

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Chief Inspector of Police Ashoka Ariyawansa, who served as the Chief Security Officer to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred with immediate effect. Accordin... Read More


Late President Ranasinghe Premadasa commemorated today

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A commemoration ceremony was held today (01) to honor late President Ranasinghe Premadasa, who was assassinated in a bomb attack during a May Day procession 32 years ago. The inci... Read More


No bus fare revision despite diesel price reduction

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Bus fares will not be revised despite the reduction in the price of a litre of auto diesel by Rs. 12 yesterday, Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Association Gemunu Wijeratne has a... Read More


Train derails near Colombo Fort railway station

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A train has reportedly derailed near the Colombo Fort Railway Station this morning (01). Sri Lanka Railways stated that the 'Pulathisi' Intercity Express Train, which was travelli... Read More


White House national security adviser Waltz being forced out, sources say

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is being forced out of his job, four people briefed on the matter said on Thursday, in the first big shakeup of T... Read More


No revision in three-wheel fares despite fuel price reduction

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The All Ceylon Three-Wheeler Drivers' Trade Union says they will not revise fares despite the latest fuel price reduction. Ceypetco and Lanka IOC fuel prices were reduced from mid... Read More


24 major reservoirs overflow amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Department of Irrigation says 24 major reservoirs under its administration are currently overflowing due to the heavy rainfall experienced across the island. According to the ... Read More


Sabaragamuwa Uni student lodges complaint over fellow student's death

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Samanalawewa Police Station by a student of the Sabaragamuwa University, suspecting that the reason a fellow student committed suicide by hangi... Read More


Sajith calls on working community to break free from mindset rooted in isolated poverty

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa called on the working people to break free from a mindset rooted in isolated poverty and strive to contribute meaningfully to global econo... Read More