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"Kadawatha-Mirigama expressway section takes 2 more years to complete"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Construction of the much-awaited and long-overdue Kadawatha-Mirigama section of the Central Expressway will be completed by May 2028, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban De... Read More


One person injured in Athurugiriya shooting

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- A person has been hospitalised after sustaining injuries in a shooting incident in the Walekade area of Athurugiriya, according to the police. Published by HT Digital Content Se... Read More


India tests first fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- India has successfully tested its first AK-203 assault rifle produced entirely with indigenous components and raw materials, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on fo... Read More


Passenger transport vehicles face new roadworthiness tests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today that passenger buses, school and staff transport vehicles, and long-distance ... Read More


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