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Sri Lanka Police warns motorists against obstructing designated bus stops

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement urging motorists to refrain from parking or leaving vehicles in a manner that obstructs designated bus stops, warning of the risks posed to... Read More


Education Ministry launches probe into 'missing' school textbooks

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a stock of school textbooks and activity books issued by the Department of Educational Publications, according to the ... Read More


Sri Lanka extends 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- The 50% surcharge imposed from May 15, based on vehicle import taxes, has been further extended until December 31 2026, the Finance Ministry announced. Accordingly, the exten... Read More


President emphasizes need to strengthen co-op movement as robust market network

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that, in a small market such as Sri Lanka, it cannot be expected that the prices of goods and services will be regulated solely t... Read More


'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Task Force reviews delays in post-Ditwah reconstruction projects

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- The "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Presidential Task Force has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. The meeting held yes... Read More


Over 200,000 cases resolved annually through Mediation Boards - Justice Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- More than 200,000 cases are resolved annually through Mediation Boards, Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara said. The Minister m... Read More


Climate Caucus emphasizes need for anticipatory governance mechanisms to address climate change, including El Nino

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- The Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka has emphasized the need to move beyond reactive crisis management and establish Anticipatory Crisis Governance mechanisms to strength... Read More


Over 68,000 affected by prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 14 -- The National Disaster Relief Services Centre has reported that 68,041 individuals have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions across the country. Senior Assist... Read More


No question paper leak; Exams Dept urges students to sit for A/L exam without undue fears

Srilanka, Aug. 13 -- The Department of Examinations has assured that the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) question papers scheduled for tomorrow (14) have not been leaked in any way and that tomorrow's exa... Read More


Govt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schools

Srilanka, Aug. 13 -- A discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha... Read More