Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The special bus service launched in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is currently operating in both directions, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated.

SLTB Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna noted that the service operates from Colombo to outstation destinations and from outstation destinations back to Colombo.

Accordingly, the special service from Colombo to outstation areas which commenced on April 8 will run until to April 13, while the return service from outstations to Colombo will operate from April 15 to April 21.

The Chairman further stated that 1,500 buses from other regional depots have been brought to the Colombo Central Bus Stand for the special operation. Within the 24-hour period since yester...