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No paper needed: Digital insurance cards valid

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka Police have reminded motorists that digital motor insurance cards are valid proof of vehicle coverage, removing the requirement to carry physical insurance certificates... Read More


Anura demanded a referendum for 20A - Why not for 22A? Sajith

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Questions were raised over why a referendum demanded for the 20th Amendment to the Constitution was deemed unnecessary for the proposed 22nd Amendment. Opposition Leader Sajith ... Read More


SJB joins UNP for 80th anniversary celebrations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A delegation from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya attended the 80th anniversary commemorative programme of the United National Party at the Sirikotha party headquarters yesterday (6).... Read More


Sri Lankans lose Thailand's 60-day visa-free entry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Through September 14, 2026, ordinary passport holders from 93 countries and territories can enter Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 60 days. Starting September 15, 2026... Read More


Green licence plates introduced for electric vehicles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Steps were taken to issue special licence plates with a green background for all electric vehicles used island-wide. The Department of Motor Traffic stated this. These green li... Read More


Gulf bitumen supply crisis threatens Sri Lanka road projects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Disruptions to bitumen imports from the Gulf region due to the conflict involving Iran could stall ongoing road development projects in Sri Lanka. The local construction sector ... Read More


Yala National Park to close from Sept. 14

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The Ministry of Environment has decided to temporarily close Yala National Park from September 14 to around October 10 due to prevailing high temperatures and their impact on wil... Read More


Hingurakgoda railway station modernisation work begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Modernisation work on the Hingurakgoda railway station in Polonnaruwa commenced recently. This took place under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Develo... Read More


Van destroyed in fire on Kalutara Road

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A van travelling on the main road in the Kandekade area of Morontuduwa on the Kalutara road caught fire suddenly and was destroyed. The driver of the van sustained injuries whil... Read More


Yoshitha Rajapaksa withdraws petition to halt money laundering case

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A special leave to appeal petition filed before the Supreme Court requesting an injunction to prevent the hearing of the case filed against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's s... Read More