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Japan to bolster Sri Lanka's public transport with Low-Floor Bus grant

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Cabinet has officially approved the acquisition of eight used low-floor buses, provided as a grant from the Japanese government to enhance Sri Lanka's public transport infras... Read More


New Directorate to strengthen accident and emergency services

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a Directorate of Accident and Emergency Care System under the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services to ... Read More


Cabinet greenlights high-level committee to tackle human-wildlife conflict

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The escalating crisis of crop damage caused by wild animals-including elephants, wild boars, monkeys, and peacocks-has reached a tipping point, threatening rural livelihoods and ... Read More


Puttalam Base Hospital set for major upgrade under Health Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Puttalam Base Hospital, a critical healthcare hub serving approximately 400,000 residents across nine Divisional Secretariat Divisions, is poised for a significant transforma... Read More


Cabinet greenlights project to secure climate resilient water for Western Province

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved a strategic project to fortify the Ambatale Water Supply Scheme against the escalating threats of climate change, securing a majo... Read More


Iranian vessel rescued off Galle; Navy says no evidence of attack yet

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has rejected circulating claims that a rescued Iranian vessel was attacked by a submarine during a government press briefing today (04).Sri Lanka manufacturing... Read More


Cabinet approves funds to repair Schools damaged by cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a major restoration project valued at Rs. 2,274.23 million to repair educational institutions devastated by Cyclone Ditwah last year. The in... Read More


Pan Asia Bank partners DIMO to launch commercial vehicle leasing campaign

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Pan Asia Bank has announced the launch of a special commercial vehicle leasing promotion in partnership with DIMO, introducing a first-of-its-kind 'live QR-based customer inquiry... Read More


Janashakthi Life extends support to rural students of post-cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently concluded a community-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative led by its Life Operations team... Read More


ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced the appointment of Hasrat... Read More