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Renovated Petta Central Bus Stand handed over to the public

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Pettah Central Bus Stand, modernised with the labour contribution of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was handed over to the public a short while ago. The renovation of the two-termi... Read More


Renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand opens today

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Pettah Central Bus Stand, renovated with labour contribution from the Sri Lanka Air Force, is scheduled for inauguration today (08) at 10:00 a.m. The modernisation project, c... Read More


Lanka IOC increases super diesel price

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Super diesel prices are set to rise effective from today (8), according to a decision by Lanka IOC. The company announced that the new price for a litre of super diesel is Rs. 6... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Monaragala districts aft... Read More


Substandard cosmetic manufacturing plant raided

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Consumer Affairs Authority officials raided an establishment producing substandard creams falsely marketed as natural beauty products. These items were reportedly distributed and... Read More


Northern line train services to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Train services on the Northern Line, previously disrupted by Cyclone 'Ditwah', resume operations tomorrow (9), according to the Sri Lanka Railways. Several additional trains joi... Read More


Ancient ruins emerge as reservoir levels drop

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Dry weather conditions caused several ancient ruins submerged in the Castlereigh and Maussakelle reservoirs to reappear. According to engineers in charge of the reservoirs, wate... Read More


Unidentified body found in Keselgamu Oya

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- An unidentified female body was discovered floating in the Keselgamu Oya, according to Norwood Police. The remains were found below the Norwood Bridge on the Bagawantalawa - Mas... Read More


Electricity price hike proposed to cover coal scam losses

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The government proposes to increase electricity bills by 30% in May, following an 11% hike in April to generate Rs. 41.5 billion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Par... Read More


Island-wide raids net 585 suspects

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Police took 585 suspects into custody yesterday (7) after inspecting 28,142 individuals during crime and drug prevention operations, according to the Police Media Division. Thes... Read More