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Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from today (25), the Ministry of Trans... Read More


Landslide in Haldummulla disrupts traffic on Badulla-Colombo Road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A landslide has occurred between Beragala and Haldummulla within the Haldummulla Police Division. Accordingly, vehicular movement along the Badulla-Colombo main road has been di... Read More


Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Unprecedented numbers of Americans are expected to hit stores this Black Friday, but they are likely to curtail their spending as they find fewer bargains from tariff-hit retaile... Read More


One dead, 3 injured after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- One person has been confirmed dead following an incident in which a large tree fell onto a three-wheeler travelling through the Talagolla area along the Mawanella-Rambukkana road... Read More


Individual arrested over the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- An individual has been arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in the Batticaloa District, according to the Police Media Division. The indi... Read More


Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure system by tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. Accord... Read More


Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault ... Read More


GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthc... Read More


IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka's fifth review on Dec. 15

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025 to discuss and approve the fifth review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facili... Read More


Sri Lanka Working Journalists' Association calls to unite against attempts to suppress media

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Working Journalists' Association has criticized the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Depart... Read More