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Bus fare revision to be announced following fuel price adjustment

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) says the annual bus fare revision will be announced after considering the fuel price revision scheduled for July 1. NTC Director General ... Read More


Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Chandragupta was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement... Read More


Indictments filed against Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Bribery Commission filed indictments with 43 charges agianst former Media, Health and Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and five other family members. The indictment... Read More


C.I.B. Big City fined Rs. 1 mn for selling bottled water exceeding controlled price

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A private business outlet in Maharaga (C.I.B. Big City) was fined Rs. 1 million by the Gangodawila Magistrate's Court today for selling bottled water exceeding the controlled pri... Read More


Govt. informs bus associations of 2% fare reduction from July

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The government has informed private bus associations today (25) that steps will be taken to reduce bus fares by 2% starting from July. The announcement was made during a meeting... Read More


Solar power generators challenge tariff reduction before court

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A group of solar power generators has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging the government's decision to reduce the tariff paid per unit of electricity gen... Read More


Nawalapitiya UC goes to Mahindananda-backed Independent group

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- An independent group has taken control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council following its inaugural meeting held this morning. Former chairman Amal Priyankara, contesting under Ind... Read More


Upuldeniya further remanded

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Former Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya was today ordered to be further remanded till July 9 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga. He stands ... Read More


Dengue, Chikungunya eradication programme to launch in schools on July 9

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A countrywide Dengue and Chikungunya eradication programme will be conducted across all schools in the country on July 9, aiming to curb the current spread of the diseases. The ... Read More


Kataragama Esala festival commences tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The annual Esala Festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala is set to begin tomorrow with its inaugural procession parading the streets of Kataragama. Basnayake Nilame Dishan ... Read More