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'Friends of IBC Reunion' programme held in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The 'Friends of IBC Reunion' programme, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) - widely recognised as the world's largest Buddhist organisation was held in C... Read More


Govt to regulate three-wheelers, school vans and office buses

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena says that immediate steps will be taken to suspend the semi-luxury bus service. He also said that from now on, buses... Read More


Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to resilient recovery at PDNA workshop

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The official Validation and Finalisation Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held yesterday (9) at the BMICH, chaired by De... Read More


Education and Transport Ministries discuss regulation of school transport

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A discussion on the draft regulations to regulate school student transport services and any new proposals which should be incorporated, took place yesterday between Education and... Read More


Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships awarded to 300 students across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships were awarded to 300 Advanced Level school students from all 25 districts across Sri Lanka by Prime Minister, (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya,... Read More


Vehicle imports slowing down

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Following the relaxation of import bans in 2025, the initial massive wave of vehicle imports is slowing down due to heavy buying, new laws and market saturation, Customs Director... Read More


GMOA to meet on Wednesday to decide way forward

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will meet in Colombo on Wednesday to take a decision regarding the trade union action taken by its members, Assistant Secretary... Read More


Namal urges Govt to listen to doctors, think of patients

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the Government to address the demands of doctors and other professionals, stressing that public we... Read More


'High death toll of cancer patients largely due to late-stage detection'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said that nearly 100 new cancer patients are identified daily in Sri Lanka, while around 40 lives are lost each day, noting that cance... Read More


Bus owners risk losing route permit if drivers, conductors are on drugs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Authorities will take tough action against public transport drivers and conductors using narcotics, implementing measures that include the cancellation of route permits and drivi... Read More