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SLTB revenue tops Rs.1 Bn from New Year traffic

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has achieved a milestone by earning a record revenue exceeding one billion rupees from Colombo to outstation bus services implemented for th... Read More


E-ways revenue tops Rs.190 Mn in four days

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Expressways have generated a revenue exceeding Rs.190 million in four days, during the festive season. The Road Development Authority said that a revenue of over Rs.190 million... Read More


Only designated number plates allowed in vehicles - DIG

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Sri Lanka Police have announced that vehicles fitted with non-standard number plates will be taken into custody and produced before court.South Asians & Diaspora Deputy Ins... Read More


First crude oil tanker from UAE after conflict to arrive today

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The first crude oil tanker to arrive in the country from the United Arab Emirates since the conflict in the West Asia began will come to Colombo Port today (17). The ship, whic... Read More


Sri Lanka has US$ 6 Bn unrealised export potential - ADB

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- A recent brief by the Asian Development Bank highlights that Sri Lanka has about US$ 6 billion unrealised export potential, of which US$ 808 million is with India.Beaches & Isla... Read More


Energy Minister resigns citing need for impartial probe into coal import allegations

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has tendered his resignation from office with immediate effect, citing the need to ensure an independent and unbiased investigation into allegati... Read More


BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The BBC is to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in the biggest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in 15 years. Staff were informed of the cuts, which will affect about 10% of... Read More


Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 1 pm

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Thundershowers are expected in several areas after 1.00 pm today (16), according to the Department of Meteorology. Rainfall is likely during the afternoon or evening, particula... Read More


Passengers travelling to Makumbura from Galle and Matara can now book tickets online

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that passengers travelling from Galle and Matara to Makumbura following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year se... Read More


"Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka" to commence April 21 under full state sponsorship

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The international peace march titled "Walk for Peace," which has gained global attention for spreading the message of non-violence, is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from the... Read More