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Special changes made to Coastal Line train schedule for Independence Day
The trains operating on the Coastal Line will not make stops at several major railway stations tomorrow (Feb. 04), the Department of Railways said.
Accordingly, the trains on the Coastal Line will not stop at the Bambalapitiya,…
Keheliya Rambukwella produced before court
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court this morning (Feb.03).
He was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday evening (Feb.02) in…
President Ranil and SLPP hold talks on presidential candidacy in upcoming polls
The representatives of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and all other political parties of the ruling party have held a meeting headed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Secretariat.
SLPP Parliamentarian S.M.…
Dayasiri says no faith in Maithripala’s leadership
MP Dayasiri Jayasekara states that the new alliance planned to be formed by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming presidential election.
Furthermore, MP Dayasiri claimed…
Sri Lanka to borrow USD 150mn from World Bank
The Sri Lankan government says it has made arrangements to borrow USD 150 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of Financial Sector Safety Net Strengthening…
Sri Lanka records over 200,000 tourists arrivals in January
Sri Lanka has recorded over 200,000 tourist arrivals in January this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
As per official figures, a total of 201,687 tourists visited the island from 01 - 30 January,…
Health sector trade unions launch another strike
A total of 72 trade unions in the health sector have launched an island-wide one-day strike starting 6.30 a.m. today (Feb.01) urging the government to address their issues without delay, the National Movement of the Health Professionals…
Fuel prices revised
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that fuel prices will be revised with effect from midnight yesterday (January 31).
Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 92 will be increased by Rs. 5 to Rs. 371 per litre while…
Amid row with India, Maldives turns to Sri Lanka for medical evacuation support
Maldives has sought Sri Lanka’s assistance in medical evacuation services — mainly to transport patients to Colombo in air ambulances — amid a persisting strain with India.
Maldivian Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen…
Speaker endorses certificate on two Bills
The Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has endorsed the certificate on two bills today (Jan 31).
Accordingly, the Recognition and Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Bill and the…