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Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Amid rising fuel prices, the National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers' Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares, its Secretary L.... Read More


No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). Speaking at a media briefing today, the Chairman of the Lanka Pr... Read More


Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers raise concerns

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Farmers have raised concerns over a sharp increase in transport charges for the transportation of fertilizer for the Yala season. They claim that the fee previously levied at Rs. ... Read More


VAT amendments to take effect from July 1

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Gazette containing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which will come into effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Deve... Read More


School transport fares likely to increase due to fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The All-Island School Children Transportation Association says that with the recent revision in fuel prices, particularly the increase in diesel, school transport fares will also h... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol in Pannala

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Hunuwila area of Pannala for the possession of a foreign-made pistol. Police said the arrest was made during a raid carried out by o... Read More


One killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Horowpathana

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- One person has died following a head-on collision between two motorcycles at the 134th kilometre post along the Puttalam-Trincomalee road in Horowpathana. The two riders and two p... Read More


Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that a total of 25,082 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026. Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Sama... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals surpass 850,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has crossed the 850,000 mark. The SLTDA said that a to... Read More


Teenager drowns while swimming in Katupila Lake

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A 16-year-old schoolboy has drowned while swimming in Katupila Lake within the Sewanagala Police Division. Sewanagala Police said an investigation was launched after receiving inf... Read More