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Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday. The Ministe... Read More


Government agrees with EU on repealing PTA: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The government has come to an agreement with the European Union on the repealing of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Online Safety Bill, President Anura Kumara Dissan... Read More


SLTB introduces platform for passenger feedback

Colombo, Aug. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a mechanism to receive passenger feedback, ideas, complaint and suggestions on public transport. SLTB Chief Executive Officer Ma... Read More


13 jumbos being treated for gun-shot wounds: Wildlife Department

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- In the wake of shocking death of 'Bathiya' tusker, the Wildlife Department yesterday revealed that thirteen more elephants including two tuskers were currently receiving treatmen... Read More


President wants more focus on digitalization, public transport in 2026 budget

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to focus more on projects centered around areas such as digitalization, strengthening public transport and integrating... Read More


Nothing agreed upon to get tariffs reduced: Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Claiming that Sri Lanka has not agreed to offer anything to the United States to get the tariff reduced to 30 percent from the 44 percent, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasin... Read More


Underworld was well-under control under Deshabandu: SB

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake said underwold activities in the country vanished soon after Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon assumed duities. He told reporters that a massive op... Read More


Avoid trips to Meemure until further notice

Colombo, July 5 -- Vehicular traffic on the Hunnasgiriya-Meemure road has been temporarily suspended due to an emergency situation reported during the renovation work of the Kaikawala bridge. The Kan... Read More


C.I.B. Big City fined Rs. 1 mn for selling bottled water exceeding controlled price

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A private business outlet in Maharaga (C.I.B. Big City) was fined Rs. 1 million by the Gangodawila Magistrate's Court today for selling bottled water exceeding the controlled pri... Read More


Initiative launched to appoint coastal caretakers in areas adjoining tourist hotels

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched this morning at the premises of the Habaraduwa Divisional Secretar... Read More