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Bus fare payment service using bank cards officially launched

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The bus fare payment service using bank-issued credit and debit cards was officially launched this morning (24) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, under the patronage ... Read More


CCTV systems to be compulsory on school vans from next year - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for all school vans. Addressing Parliament today, the Mi... Read More


Sri Lanka Parliament observes global movement to end gender-based violence

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus today (24) arranged for members of Parliament to wear official badges symbolizing the global campaign to mark the 16 Days of Activism against G... Read More


Commuters to pay bus fares using bank cards from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- 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 tomorrow (24). Accordingly, the ... Read More


Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- A large tree has fallen onto a three-wheeler while traveling along the Mawanella-Rambukkana road this evening (23), police stated. The tree has fallen onto the vehicle in Thalag... Read More


UN Security Council reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: Modi

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council, asserting that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear ... Read More


Kadugannawa Landslide: Army engaged in restoration activities, police issue alternative routes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) states that the Sri Lanka Army in Beragala is currently engaged in restoring the area affected by the landslide that occurred i... Read More


Woman hacked to death over personal dispute in Pottuvil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- A woman has been reportedly hacked to death using a mammoty in the 12th post area of Hulannuge in Pottuvil. According to police, the incident took place last evening (21). The ... Read More


Malaysian national arrested at BIA with around 5kg of cocaine

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- A Malaysian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle around 5kg of cocaine into the island. The seized narcotics ar... Read More


Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The Disaster Management Centre, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), has arranged a special transportation plan to assist Advanced Level examination candida... Read More