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Police launch special island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- During the Vesak season, a special island-wide security programme is being implemented, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootl... Read More


Kapila Perera steps down as Transport Ministry Secretary: sources

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Prof. Kapila Perera, has tendered his resignation, according to sources. His decision is particularly ... Read More


President calls for increased FDI and export diversification to strengthen economy

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) to strengthen the country's economy and withstand potential external economic ... Read More


Around 500 drivers suspended due to disciplinary issues, some with pay - Transport Ministry

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A discussion regarding drivers who have been suspended with pay was held recently at the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. The c... Read More


Construction of Rambukkana-Galagedara section of Central Expressway commences

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More


Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education, based on instructions from the Ministry of Hea... Read More


26 injured in bus accident in Siyambalanduwa

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and overturned this afternoon (29) in the 31st Junction area along the Siyambalanduwa-Monaragala main road. According t... Read More


National Environment Week to commence tomorrow ahead of World Environment Day

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The National Celebration of World Environment Day, themed "Let it Sprout" (Dalu Lanna Ida Denna), is scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, under the patronage of the President, An... Read More


Special train services in place for Vesak Festival

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Railways says that several special train services will be operated from tomorrow (30) in view of the Vesak festival. According to the department, the special tr... Read More


Colombo's inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in May

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased marginally to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.4% in April 2026, accor... Read More