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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


AKD wanted applause for a case pertaining to a traffic offence by MP on May 25: Opposition

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The opposition in Parliament yesterday questioned whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake wanted people to applaud a verdict which was given against sitting MP Chaminda Wijesi... Read More


RONALDO MAKES HISTORY: First Player to Score in Six World Cups

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different FIFA World Cups as Portugal thrashed tournament debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston. The 41-year-ol... Read More


Dengue nears 50,000 cases as islandwide control drive begins

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Sri Lanka has launched a three-day islandwide dengue control programme today (24) as health authorities race to contain the rapid spread of the disease, which has infected close ... Read More


24-hour water cut in several areas from tonight

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 24-hour water cut in several areas, including Padukka, Homagama, Kottawa, Pannipitiya and Pelenwatte, from to... Read More