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Presidential pardon for 388 prisoners to mark Vesak

Srilanka, May 13 -- Three hundred and eighty eight prisoners across the country have been granted release under a special Presidential pardon, in a symbolic gesture of compassion and renewal marking t... Read More


Proper resting facilities for long-distance bus crews needed - Commissioner General

Srilanka, May 13 -- Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe stated that more attention will be paid in the future to the rest time provided to drivers and conductors working on long-di... Read More


Minister holds discussion on port, airport readiness in view of India-Pakistan tensions

Srilanka, May 13 -- A discussion was held under the patronage of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake recently regarding the potential impact on Sri Lanka's ports and... Read More


PM visits Gampola, Peradeniya Hospitals to check on Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

Srilanka, May 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Gampola and Peradeniya Hospitals on Sunday (11) afternoon to inquire into the condition of the patients injured in a tragic accident o... Read More


EC sets deadline for candidates' financial reports

Srilanka, May 13 -- The Election Commission (EC) issuing a special notice has directed all candidates who contested the 2025 Local Government Election to submit their election campaign income and expe... Read More


Further discussions with WB in the offing

Srilanka, May 13 -- The Finance Ministry states that further bilateral discussions will be held regarding the US$1 billion financial facility agreed to be provided to the country during the visit of W... Read More


Passengers' belongings safe, Police say

Srilanka, May 13 -- Kotmale Police state that the luggage, mobile phones and other belongings of the passengers on the bus that was involved in the accident at Gerandi Ella are safe with the Police an... Read More


Bus was carrying too many passengers, initial probe reveals

Srilanka, May 13 -- Initial investigations have revealed that the passenger transport bus involved in the Gerandi Ella accident which claimed 22 lives was carrying more passengers than its capacity. ... Read More


Road safety laws to be strictly implemented

Srilanka, May 13 -- Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake yesterday stressed that irrespective of obstacles and challenges, the Government was determined to strictly i... Read More


Enhanced Showery Conditions Expected in Southwestern Sri Lanka

Srilanka, May 13 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in the Southwestern parts of the country up to some extent from the evening today (12). Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in W... Read More