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Starlink Launch in Sri Lanka: What It Costs and How to Order

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is now officially launched in Sri Lanka, offering high-speed internet access for both residential and busi... Read More


Planned Bus Fare Reduction Suspended Amid Fuel Price Hike

Srilanka, July 1 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has suspended the scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares, which was due to take effect today. The decision comes in response to a sudden incr... Read More


Young Man Killed in Kahawatta Shooting

Srilanka, July 1 -- A tragic shooting incident in the Yainna area of Kahawatta has left one young man dead and another injured, according to police reports. Four unidentified individuals reportedly a... Read More


Seat Belts Made Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers Starting August

Srilanka, July 1 -- tarting August 1, 2025, all passengers traveling in light vehicles on expressways will be required to wear seat belts, while the same rule will apply to passengers in express buses... Read More


No Change in Domestic Gas Prices for July - Litro and Laugfs Announce

Srilanka, July 1 -- Both Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Laugfs Gas PLC have confirmed that there will be no change in LP gas prices for the month of July 2025. According to Litro Gas, the domestic gas p... Read More


Sri Lanka's First Hollywood Starlet and Miss Universe Finalist, Passes Away at 88

Srilanka, July 1 -- Maureen Nelia Ballardney Hingert, Sri Lanka's first beauty queen to break into Hollywood, has passed away at the age of 88. The news was announced by former Miss Sri Lanka and actr... Read More


Special Fixed Deposit Scheme for Senior Citizens Introduced

Srilanka, July 1 -- The Ministry of Finance has officially launched the special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the 2025Budget. The scheme comes into effect starting 01 July 2... Read More


Former Immigration Controller Pleads Guilty

Srilanka, July 1 -- Controller of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 1) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court. The ch... Read More


Former Motor Traffic Commissioner General Arrested

Srilanka, July 1 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic, Nishantha Weerasinghe, in c... Read More


Students from Mayurapada Central College Visit Presidential Secretariat and President's House

Srilanka, July 1 -- Students of Mayurapada Central College, Mawanella in the Kegalle District, had the opportunity today (01) to participate in the Vision programme organized by the Presidential Secre... Read More