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Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to begin early next year

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A high-level discussion on modernising railway services in the Colombo suburban area was held this morning (29) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Anura Kumara Dissanay... Read More


Over 20 injured as bus falls into precipice in Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Over 20 passengers have been injured after a bus traveling from Dayagama to Hatton skidded off the road and fell into a precipice this afternoon (29) in the Wataragala Estate ar... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm ... Read More


Joint opposition lodge complaint on US $ 11 million diesel purchase scam

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Joint opposition yesterday lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on an alleged US $ 11 million scam in connecti... Read More


Sri Lanka apparel sector maps recovery path despite Q1 export decline

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry has identified a series of targeted policy measures to revive growth after exports fell by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both global h... Read More


Become a 'Social Scientist' Study at CINEC Faculty of Humanities and Education

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A dynamic learning opportunity awaits at CINEC thanks to a variety of Diplomas and Degrees, all of which are approved by the UGC and MoHE of Sri Lanka, opening a host of opportu... Read More


SJB invites UNP to join its May Day rally

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has invited the United National Party (UNP) to participate in its upcoming May Day rally, stating that the time has come for political forces to... Read More


High-level discussion focuses on boosting IRD's capabilities

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Inland Revenue Department was held yesterday afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. During... Read More


Guidelines on optimal use of digital technologies in remote delivery of public services

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to ... Read More


Sri Lankans abroad may get right to vote

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A report outlining recommendations to enable over 1.5 million Sri Lankans residing overseas to participate in domestic elections has been formally handed over to Public Administ... Read More