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Several private bus operators suspend services amid delay in fare revision

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Severe queues were reported at major bus terminals this morning (23) after several private bus associations withdrew from operations pending a formal revision of bus fares. Thi... Read More


Increased heat exposure can raise concerns over child dehydration - Health Officials

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Health officials have urged parents to pay special attention to protecting children from dehydration amid the prevailing extreme heat conditions. Consultant Paediatrician Dr. D... Read More


PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government's policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevat... Read More


Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar called on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House, underlining efforts to strengthen bi... Read More


All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Department of Registration of Persons has experienced an unexpected breakdown in its computer system. As a result, all public services-including one-day services-at the dep... Read More


Sri Lanka Police flag fake social media message; Urge public caution

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding a message circulating on social media that has been falsely attributed to the Sri Lanka Police. The message states: '... Read More


Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. The officer is accu... Read More


Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike - LPBOA

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Lankan Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) says it is satisfied with the new bus fares approved by the National Transport Commission (NTC). Accordingly, regular bus ser... Read More


Bus fare revision proposal to be presented to Cabinet today

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The proposal to increase bus fares is scheduled to be presented to the Cabinet today (23). The National Transport Commission (NTC) stated that the recent fuel price hike, parti... Read More


Bus fares increased by 12.19%; Minimum fare at Rs. 30

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The bus fares will be increased by 12.19 percent from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. Following the price revision, the minimu... Read More