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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


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


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


Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China - FM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China based on equality and mutual respect, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath stated. Amid rising global uncertainties... Read More


Myanmar says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Myanmar's military said on Sunday (Nov 23) it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai b... Read More


Complaint lodged with CID over reports that A/L question paper was leaked

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The Department of Examinations has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting an investigation into reports claiming that the Economics questi... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places this evening

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- An 'Amber' level advisory for heavy rains has been issued until 8.30 a.m. tomorrow (24), by the Department of Meteorology. Prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue i... Read More


Locomotive Engineers to halt train services from Mahawa over elephant-train collisions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has announced that goods and fuel trains operating from Mahawa to Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Kankesanthurai will be withdrawn from ser... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 09 across the island

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) states that the death toll due to adverse weather conditions has risen to nine. Director of the DMC, Pradeep Kodippili said that the prevail... Read More