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New Metro bus fleet launches tomorrow across seven Western Province routes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 104 newly introduced Metro buses are scheduled to begin operating across seven routes in the Western Province tomorrow (29), aiming to reduce traffic congestion in Co... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 100,000 mark in first nine months

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka recorded over 100,000 dengue cases during the first nine months of the year, according to figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit. The total number of re... Read More


Legal action against drivers feeding wild elephants on Kataragama-Buttala Road

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation decided to take legal action against drivers who illegally feed wild elephants along the Kataragama-Buttala Road. Motorists feeding elep... Read More


Driver demerit points system to launch as six-month pilot

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A driver demerit points system will launch in late September as a six-month pilot project to improve road safety and reduce traffic crashes, Transport, Highways, and Urban Devel... Read More


104 new Metro buses to begin operations in Colombo tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A fleet of 104 newly introduced Metro buses will begin operations tomorrow (29) to tackle severe traffic congestion in Colombo and offer a comfortable travel option for the publ... Read More


Kirinda fishermen protest over sand blockage at harbour entrance

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Kirinda fishing community staged a protest against the failure to receive a reasonable solution to requests made to authorities for years regarding the sand blockage at the Kiri... Read More


Environment Ministry assures safeguards for renewable energy projects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Environment Ministry has assured that renewable energy projects are being implemented only after environmental assessments are carried out, with appropriate measures taken t... Read More


No firm timeline yet for electricity tariff cuts - Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka stated that the government cannot provide a specific timeline or percentage for reducing electricity tariffs, despite ongoing plans to expand... Read More


Two children killed, mother severely injured in Madampe motorcycle crash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Two children have died and their mother has sustained severe injuries following a motorcycle incident in the Halabandaragama area on the Madampe - Kuliyapitiya road, police say.... Read More


Man critically injured in Panwila shooting linked to gang clash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A person sustained severe injuries following a shooting incident reported a short while ago in the Panwila area of Rathgama, Galle. Medical staff admitted the victim to the Gal... Read More