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Sri Lanka anticipates operationalization of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility in Colombo - PM

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), along with the 20th Ministerial Meeting and the 25th Senior Offic... Read More


Separate salary structure for Sri Lanka Police in progress - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala says that plans are underway to introduce a separate salary structure for Sri Lanka Police. Speaking in Pa... Read More


30 accident-related deaths reported daily in Sri Lanka: Health Min.

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Around 30 to 35 deaths linked to accidents are being reported daily, according to the Ministry of Health. Speaking during a media briefing at the Health Promotion Bureau today,... Read More


Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Vasavilan-Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this morning (10). It was reported... Read More


Parliament debates 'Batalanda' Commission report

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The parliamentary debate on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the alleged establishment and operation of illegal detention centers and torture chambers in the 'Batala... Read More


Batalanda commission report: Govt vows legal action againstRanil

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake says that legal action will be initiated against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and others held responsible in the 'Batalan... Read More


Trial phase for card payments in expressways begins

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has announced that a pilot project enabling card payments on expressways will be launched this week. According to ... Read More


Special security measures in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security operation ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, aimed at ensuring public safety during the festive season. Police Med... Read More


22 Indians with expired visas detained in Rajagiriya

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Twenty-two Indian nationals with expired visas, employed at an office complex in Rajagiriya, have been detained by immigration officials. The foreign nationals will be held at ... Read More


Will US trade tariffs impact Sri Lanka's tourism sector?

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe says government does not anticipate the newly imposed US reciprocal tariffs to have a prolonged negative effect on Sri Lanka's ... Read More