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Three-wheeler fares increased from today

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Road Passenger Transport Authority (RPTA) has revised three-wheeler fares in the Western Province with effect from today (23). The fare for the first kilometre has been inc... Read More


World War 3: The West against the rest?

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Sri Lanka's national legislature voluntarily delayed its sittings to give leadership to the national initiative for a weekly sacrificed working day on Wednesdays, begun this wee... Read More


House erupts in a fracas over a Minister's hand gesture

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- A tense situation occurred in the Parliament in the morning yesterday (20) due to an impromptu speech that took place that stirred up many members of the Opposition. SJB MP Aji... Read More


Cabinet Committee to ensure continuity of Public Service meets

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The first meeting of the Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure the systematic functioning of the public service was held on Thursday (19) at the Presidential Secretariat under t... Read More


US Special Envoy tours Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Thursday held talks with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake and senior management of the ... Read More


Lak Sathosa to sell 100 essentials at reduced prices

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe yesterday said that discounts have been provided on 100 types of commodities at Lanka Sathosa, during the upcoming festive season.South Asia... Read More


Over 200 vehicles reduced from Presidential Secretariat pool - PM

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that 833 official vehicles were available in the Presidential Secretariat vehicle pool during the tenure of the Eighth ... Read More


Sri Lanka will always remain neutral - President

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that neutrality is one of the most important pillars of country's sovereignty, dignity and international credibility.Petroleum ... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm today

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northwestern and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara, K... Read More


Fuel quotas revised under QR system from tonight

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel quotas issued under the QR code system, with the new allocations set to take effect from tonight(21).Elec... Read More