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Bus shortages persist as NTC seeks fare hike approval

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Despite some buses operating today (23), passengers continue to face disruptions in several areas, National Transport Commission (NTC) Director General Dr. Nilan Miranda said. B... Read More


Severe thunderstorm and lightning warning for Sabaragamuwa, Galle and Matara

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for residents of Sabaragamuwa Province and the Galle and Matara districts following forecasts of thundershowers accompanied by se... Read More


Bus fares could rise over 10% amid diesel price surge: IPPBA warns

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) has warned that bus fares may need to increase by more than 10 percent following the latest national fuel price revision, IP... Read More


Bakery prices rise by Rs. 10 amid fuel cost surge

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Bakery product prices across the country are set to increase by Rs. 10 from midnight today, following rising production and distribution costs triggered by the recent fuel price... Read More


FR petition challenging Suresh Sallay's arrest and detention fixed for September

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A Fundamental Rights petition challenging the legality of the arrest and detention of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, in connection with the Ea... Read More


Three-wheeler fares increased after fuel price revision

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Three-wheeler fares have been increased following the recent government-announced fuel price revision. The Road Passenger Transport Authority of the Western Province said that ... Read More


Importers assure no hike in milk powder, wheat flour prices

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they will not ra... Read More


Iran warns of regional strikes as Trump threatens energy sites

SriLanka, March 22 -- Iran warned on Sunday it would target U.S. and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its energy facilities come under attack, as Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian ... Read More


Government still incurs Rs. 100 loss from diesel, Rs. 20 from petrol: Nalinda

SriLanka, March 22 -- The government has introduced a supportive mechanism in the fuel price increase where the government incurs a loss of Rs. 20 billion monthly from fuel sales at the current rates,... Read More


Sri Lanka Fuel QR Code System: Complete Guide to Register, Download and Fuel Quotas

SriLanka, March 22 -- Sri Lanka has implemented a QR Code-based National Fuel Authorization System for fuel distribution across the country, requiring vehicle owners to obtain a registered QR code bef... Read More