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Unqualified instructors blamed for rising road fatalities

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- In the wake of a worrying increase in fatal road accidents across the country, the Police Traffic Division has raised serious concerns over the quality of driver training and the... Read More


Inland Revenue Amendment Act: Key changes explained

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, which was certified on June 3, 2026, has introduced several significant changes to Sri Lanka's tax framework. Here are some of ... Read More


Tragic end for wild jumbo after rescue attempt fails in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A 25-year-old wild elephant died during a rescue operation after falling into a narrow well in the Kudaoya area of Samagipura, Thanamalwila, despite desperate efforts by wildlife... Read More


NPPers receives 'Santhosham' from leading businessman following allowing solar project: MP

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A group of NPP politicians have received a santhosham from a leading businessman for allowing a solar power project on a land in the reserved forest area in Polonnaruwa, oppositi... Read More


Bus driver dies after sudden medical emergency causes bus crash in Wellampitiya

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- An SLTB bus driver died after suffering a sudden medical emergency while transporting nearly 50 passengers from Colombo to Ampara, causing the bus to veer out of control and cras... Read More


Rohitha Rajapaksa appears before Central Crime Investigation Bureau da

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Rohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, appeared before the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today to record a statement in connection ... Read More


Scandal behind claiming Ditwah disaster relief: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- There is a scandal behind claiming Ditwah relief where some house owners in places such as Opanayake who have been relocated due to landslide threats had come and settled in vuln... Read More


No decision on change of fuel prices: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- No decision has been taken on the change of fuel prices yet, Minister of Power and Energy Anura Karunatilaka told Parliament today. However, the Minister assured that people wi... Read More


Private bus operators seek fare hike from July 1

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Private bus operators have formally requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement the annual bus fare revision from July 1, ahead of the previously proposed date... Read More


Sri Lanka promises to make payment clearance as soon as feasible

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The recent US $2.5 million cyber theft from the newly established Public Debt Management Office (PDMO)-where a sovereign debt repayment to Australia was intercepted via systemic ... Read More