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Issuance of number plates for new vehicles temporarily suspended

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that the issuance of number plates for newly registered motor vehicles has been temporarily suspended due to a shortage of numb... Read More


Court orders release of several suspects in Easter Sunday attacks case

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court on Thursday (May 16) ordered the release of ten female suspects and two male suspects who had previously been granted bail, after being arrested in ... Read More


Increasing productivity to attract investments vital for Sri Lanka - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the development of a country depends on the productive contribution its citizens make towards the nation. The inauguration cerem... Read More


Further details emerge on Kotahena shooting incident

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- More details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that took place last evening (16) in front of a residence on Sumithrarama Road, within the Kotahena Police Division... Read More


Train services restricted amid station masters' strike

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, announced that train services will be limited to short-distance routes such as Galle, Negombo, and Veyangoda today... Read More


Train services restricted amidst station masters' strike

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, announced that train services will be limited to short-distance routes such as Galle, Negombo, and Veyangoda today... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Meteorology Department states that showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, and Northern provinces, and in Galle and Ma... Read More


Battle for Colombo Mayorship heats up

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The election for the position of Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which has attracted much attention following the recent local government elections, will likely take... Read More


Night mail trains cancelled for second consecutive day

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Railway Department has announced the cancellation of all night mail train services scheduled for tonight (17) due to the ongoing strike by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Master... Read More


CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike for June-Dec 2025

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs for the period... Read More