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Railways deny losses despite images of empty compartments circulating online

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Despite photos of empty railway compartments circulating on social media, the Sri Lanka Railways Department has denied incurring any losses from reserved seats. A senior departm... Read More


Sri Lanka, Ethiopia only countries where used vehicles sell above purchase price

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Sri Lanka and Ethiopia are the only two countries where vehicles can be sold for more than their purchase price even after years of use, the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Busin... Read More


Four wild elephants killed in A'pura alone

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Around four elephants have been killed while two individuals trampled to death by wild elephants for the last three days in theAnurdhapura District, Wildlife Authorities said yes... Read More


Special emphasis on transforming local dairy production, livestock farming in upcoming budget: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the upcoming budget will place special emphasis on transforming local dairy production and livestock farming into fully-fledged ... Read More


Ports trade union leader files complaint over Rs. 50 million Colombo port road system changes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Ports trade union leader Shyamal Sumanaratne today (11) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, alleging that the government is wasting over R... Read More


Presidents' Entitlements Bill challenged before Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A Special Determination petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which was presen... Read More


Railway Department selling 6,000 tons of scrap metal outside tender process: Official alleges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- An official from a major institution in the country has approached the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, alleging that the Railway Department is preparing to sell ... Read More


Ministry denies sending representative to Commonwealth Youth Conference

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry clarified that it did not send any representative to the 1st Consultative Dialogue for Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders, despite re... Read More


Dates announced for 2025 GCE A/L and O/L exams

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Examinations Department has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be conducted from November 10 to December 5, 2025. Commissioner General of Exam... Read More


Grade 5 scholarship exam results expected by September 20

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, held today (10), are expected to be released before September 20, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika K... Read More