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President pledges to introduce national policy to upgrade Sri Lanka's public transport system

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- It is the government's expectation to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people and that the government is curr... Read More


Functions of RTI Commission to be digitized

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project for the digitalization of the operational activities of the Right to Information Commission.... Read More


Public urged to reduce non-essential travel and conserve fuel amid global energy crisis

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has requested the public to reduce non-essential travel and use fuel sparingly in order to manage the en... Read More


Sri Lanka did not receive prior notice from US over strike on Iranian warship: Govt. Spokesman

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The government of Sri Lanka was not informed in advance about the strike carried out by the United States on an Iranianwarship in seas close to Sri Lanka's maritime boundary. S... Read More


Govt. defends fuel price hike, cites surge in consumption and global oil prices

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The government has clarified the reasons behind the recent increase in fuel prices despite earlier assurances that sufficient fuel reserves were available in the country. Speak... Read More


Sri Lanka broadcasters meet UN Resident Coordinator to discuss media trends and laws

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Representatives of the Sri Lanka Broadcasters' Guild met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche in Colombo. During the meeting, attention... Read More


Cabinet nod to increase allowance for landslide resettlement programme to Rs. 2.5 mln

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a revision of the financial assistance provided for the construction of houses under the family resettlement programme implemented for fami... Read More


Astrologers question govt over decision not to release 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa'

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A group of astrologers has questioned the government as to why information and data related auspicious times was obtained from them if the "Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa," the table o... Read More


Canadian couple arrested with over 32kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A foreign couple who allegedly attempted to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis into the country has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike Interna... Read More


Sri Lanka forms Committee on Economic Surveillance amidst Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to appoint a 'Committee on Economic Surveillance' to review potential economic impacts on Sri Lanka from the ongoin... Read More