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SLTB to introduce card-only payment system for bus fares - chairman

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- All necessary arrangements have been made to introduce a card-only payment system for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus fares in the near future, says SLTB Chairman Sanjeewa ... Read More


Two dead, six missing in drowning incident at Deduru Oya - Police

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been hospitalized and six individuals reportedly remain missing after a group of 15 went bathing in the Deduru Oya near the... Read More


Sri Lanka better positioned to support vulnerable amid energy risks - IMF

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its fiscal position over the past three years, placing it in a better position to support vulnerable groups affected by global energy shocks, accordin... Read More


Police statement on arrest of ex-MP Chandana Kathriarachchi

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement regarding the arrest of former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). It said that acting on... Read More


Fishing vessel with suspected narcotics haul intercepted in naval operation

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody a local multi-day fishing vessel carrying several sacks suspected to contain narcotics during a special operation conducted in deep-sea... Read More


Police to take strict action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, said that strict legal action will be taken against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke... Read More


Further details emerge on arrest of ex-MP Chandana Kathriarachchi

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Further details have emerged regarding the arrest of former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). Following a complaint filed by th... Read More


First crude oil tanker since Middle East conflict to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has announced that the first crude oil tanker to arrive since the onset of the Middle East conflict is scheduled to reach the ... Read More


Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services tomorrow due to system failure

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) has announced that all public services, including the one-day service at its head office and all provincial offices, will ... Read More


Fuel and electricity supply to continue uninterrupted despite Middle East conflict - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that Sri Lanka's fuel and electricity supply will continue without interruption despite the ongoing conflict... Read More