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Public & private sector urged to grant leave for employees to vote in LG Polls

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Election Commission has called upon heads of government and private sector institutions to facilitate leave for employees to cast their votes, in accordance with the provisions... Read More


Sabaragamuwa Uni. appoints committee to probe student's death

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, Prof. Sunil Shantha states that a three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the controversial death of 23-year-old Ch... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (02) granted bail to Thusitha Halloluwa, who is charged with the alleged misuse of a computer and a mobile phone valued at over Rs. 470,00... Read More


Passport services limited from May 05-07

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration informs that the 24-hour service implemented for one-day service passport issuance will not be operated on May 05, 06 and 07. The Immi... Read More


Woman dies as three-wheeler collides with train in Ahangama

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A three-wheeler has collided with the 'Rajarata Rejina' train at a railway crossing near the Ahangama railway station this morning (02). The incident resulted in the death of a 62... Read More


CSE to close early on election day

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will close at 12:30 p.m. on 06 May 2025 (Tuesday) in view of the Local Authorities Elections, the CSE announced. The early closure is intended to ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's top security officer transferred to Kankesanturai

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Chief Inspector of Police Ashoka Ariyawansa, who served as the Chief Security Officer to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred with immediate effect. Accordin... Read More


Late President Ranasinghe Premadasa commemorated today

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A commemoration ceremony was held today (01) to honor late President Ranasinghe Premadasa, who was assassinated in a bomb attack during a May Day procession 32 years ago. The inci... Read More


No bus fare revision despite diesel price reduction

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Bus fares will not be revised despite the reduction in the price of a litre of auto diesel by Rs. 12 yesterday, Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Association Gemunu Wijeratne has a... Read More


Train derails near Colombo Fort railway station

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A train has reportedly derailed near the Colombo Fort Railway Station this morning (01). Sri Lanka Railways stated that the 'Pulathisi' Intercity Express Train, which was travelli... Read More