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Examine your conscience, Balthazar tells CMC members who voted against budget

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- In the aftermath of the defeat of the budget, Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar urged the members of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to examine their conscience. "You have... Read More


India commits reconstruction package of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India commits a reconstruction package of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar announced today. In a joint media briefing, he annou... Read More


Joint Opposition will take over CMC: Mujibur

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman, commenting on the defeat of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget, stated that the Joint Opposition will take over the CMC immediately. "The ... Read More


SLTB launches special bus service for festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special bus service with 107 additional buses from December 24 to 27 to cater to increased passenger demand during the festive... Read More


BASL urges President to appoint permanent Auditor General without delay

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take immediate steps to appoint a permanent Auditor General in accordance with the Constit... Read More


NBRO issues landslide alerts despite lifting of red notices

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- National Building Research Organization (NBRO) geologist Suminda Ratnayake has urged the public to avoid visiting landslide-affected areas, even though red notices have been lift... Read More


Train services resume on Eastern Line to Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Train services on the Eastern Line between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa have resumed, restoring an important transport link for commuters and travelers. The Railways Department ... Read More


Revision of 2025 academic year end dates for schools

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Education Ministry has announced a revision to the end dates of the 2025 academic year for government and government-approved private schools, including Pirivenas. The acade... Read More


Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A Chinese delegation led by Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Regi... Read More


Cabinet approves tariff relief on milk fish imports to support local production

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources to provide tariff relief on the import of Milk fish until local production can full... Read More