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Special bus and train services continue for the festive season

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Special bus and train services operate again today for people returning to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Large crowds gathered yesterday at the Pettah Bas... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, and Uva provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa, and P... Read More


Police provide 24-hour security to Lanka Coal Company Head Office

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Special security measures are now in place at the Lanka Coal Company head office in Colombo, functioning 24 hours a day. Police stated that this security arrangement involves f... Read More


Trilateral direct talks involving Iran and US under way

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Pakistan government sources have told the BBC that trilateral direct talks between the US and Iran, with Pakistan, are now under way. Earlier, it was reported the talks were be... Read More


Tourist arrivals decline in March

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Tourist arrivals for the month of March 2026 reached 183,979. This figure reflects a decrease compared to the 279,328 arrivals recorded in February 2026. Further, the March 20... Read More


New WhatsApp number introduced to report reckless and dangerous driving

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the police to submit video footage related to incidents of reckless and dangerous driving. According to the Police Media Division, ... Read More


Mobile soil laboratory established to boost tea industry productivity

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A mobile soil laboratory costing Rs.56 million was established at the Talawakelle Tea Research Institute to examine existing soil and plant analysis activities and enhance tea i... Read More


National census reveals aging population and shifting demographics

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka's population reached 21.78 million, signaling a transition toward an aging society. The Department of Census and Statistics reports that citizens aged 60 and over now... Read More


Crowds gather at transport hubs for upcoming new year

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Only a few days remain until the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. People across Sri Lanka currently prepare to welcome the new year. Large crowds fill major bus stations as travele... Read More


Police introduce WhatsApp number for reckless driving footage

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A WhatsApp number is now available for the public to submit video footage of reckless and dangerous driving. The police provided the phone number 070 554 7600 for this purpose.... Read More