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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


Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential flooding situation in several low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Aththanagalu Oya Basin. Issuing a statement, the depa... Read More


Canada to revise law for citizenship by descent

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Canada is set to modernise its citizenship rules, which could benefit thousands of Indian-origin families and other Canadians born abroad. Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Met... Read More


Landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa not a risk to wider region - NBRO

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The landslide occurred yesterday (22) in Pahala Kadugannawa is a localized risk confined to the immediate site and does not pose a threat to the wider region, Dr. Gamini Jayatiss... Read More