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Private bus unions to decide on next move today

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Private bus operators are scheduled to meet today (02) to decide on the future course of action regarding the failure to increase bus fares following the recent diesel price hike.... Read More


Foreign employment industry under scrutiny following high-profile arrest

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The recent arrest of an individual popularly known as "Dubai Sudda" should not be viewed merely as a sensational social media controversy or an opportunity for personal attacks, b... Read More


Fuel subsidy running out as CPC continues to sell fuel at a loss

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Despite recent fuel price increases, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) continues to incur substantial financial losses on every litre of fuel sold, CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaru... Read More


Sports Ministry takes control of three national sports bodies

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification temporarily suspending the registration of the national governing bodie... Read More


Rare flying object creates panic among some people in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- A brilliant object flying across the sky over the Puttalam town in the early hours of yesterday morning caused much panic, and the people dashed out of their homes to catch a glim... Read More


Global security must evolve through cooperation, says Shavendra Silva

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, has called for a more inclusive, balanced, and resilient global security framework, emphasizing the need... Read More


CEA refers coal pollution complaint to Parliamentary committee review

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has responded to a request by President of the Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa... Read More


Governors Forum wants PC election held under PR system

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Governors Forum, which cited certain issues that had arisen as a result of the postponement of the provincial council election yesterday, urged the government to hold the poll... Read More


13 foreign nationals arrested at BIA over Rs. 28.4 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, have arrested 13 foreign nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment... Read More


Court summons two lawyers in Kapila Chandrasena's death case

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered that summons be issued calling the 19th and 20th witnesses, President's Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muh... Read More