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LPBOA calls for bus fare hike following fuel price increase

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has urged the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in ... Read More


Vested interests behind amendment of Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance: UNP

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The United National Party (UNP) alleged that the government is trying to fulfil vested interests by its proposal to amend the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance of 1931 and by setti... Read More


Renovated Institute of Neurology at NHSL to open on June 1

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The newly renovated Institute of Neurology at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) will be officially opened to the public on Monday, June 1, following a comprehensive upgrad... Read More


Five advanced mammography units to boost cancer detection

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to strengthen breast cancer screening services in Sri Lanka through the procurement of five advanced mammography machines at ... Read More


E-passport tender cancelled with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The government has decided to cancel the procurement process for the controversial e-passport project with immediate effect, former Minister and current Member of Parliament Ajith... Read More


Vesak Perahera lights up Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Traditional dancers perform during the Annual Vesak Maha Perahera in Minuwangoda on May 30, 2026. Drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added color and energy to the grand religiou... Read More


Vesak 2026 and Religious Cooperation Between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka..

SriLanka, May 30 -- Vesak is one of the most significant religious observances in the Buddhist world, carrying profound spiritual meaning and special importance for Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers... Read More


Government protecting connected businesses while public suffers - Namal

SriLanka, May 30 -- The present government continues to make decisions that favour a select group of politically connected businessmen rather than the people of Sri Lanka, National Organizer of the SL... Read More


Power cuts Imposed to maintain grid stability: Minister....

SriLanka, May 30 -- Electricity supply was temporarily disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an imbalance in the national power grid, Power and Energy Minister Anura Kar... Read More


Rooftop solar owners asked to switch off systems

SriLanka, May 30 -- The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) has requested rooftop solar panel owners across the country to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3:00 p.m.... Read More