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Former Sathosa Transport Manager further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Hemal Ratna Malala faces remand custody until October 07, following an order issued by the Fort Magistrate's Court regarding allegations ... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 41 billion allocation for fuel subsidy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- An allocation of Rs. 41 billion received Cabinet approval to fund a fuel subsidy scheme. This was said by Minister Anura Karunathilaka. Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


Sri Lanka launches digital terrestrial television broadcasting project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The special launch ceremony for the Digitalisation of Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) project took place at the Lotus Tower premises in Colombo under the theme "The N... Read More


Upcountry railway line between Rambukkana and Gampola fully restored

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Train operations along the Main Line section between Rambukkana and Gampola returned to normal, following repairs to damage caused by Cyclone "Ditwah." The Department of Railwa... Read More


Government deferred property tax agreed with IMF, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the government deferred the implementation of the property tax scheduled for 2025 under an agreement made by the previous administ... Read More


Proposal for three-month fuel subsidy to be submitted to Cabinet tomorrow, says President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- A proposal to grant a fuel subsidy for the next three months will be submitted for Cabinet approval tomorrow (28), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says. The President made t... Read More


"Kalu Noni" and driver killed in Baddegama gang-related shooting

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The woman killed in the shooting incident in Halpathota, Baddegama this morning (27) has been identified as 47-year-old Kudawidanage Sushitha Iroshanee, alias "Kalu Noni", a res... Read More


Showers expected across several regions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts, during the next 36 hours, according to the Depar... Read More


Nine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons and cash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Nine individuals travelling with sharp weapons have been arrested by the police in the Jaffna area. The suspects were travelling in a car and two motorcycles when they were dis... Read More


Talks underway on Hosting Miss Universe in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has discussed the possibility of Sri Lanka hosting the Miss Universe pageant, an event that could provide opportunities to promote the country's ... Read More