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Grade 5 scholarship exam on August 9; Applications open until April 30

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Examinations Department has announced that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination for 2026 will be held on Sunday, August 9. According to a media release issued by the Departm... Read More


PUCSL announces electricity tariff revision from April 1

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision to electricity tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from April 1. The revision comes des... Read More


SMART railway service pilot to begin in April

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A new "SMART Railway Service" is set to be introduced to modernise Sri Lanka's railway ticketing system, with a pilot programme scheduled to begin in early April. The initiativ... Read More


Schools to operate four days a week amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- All government and government-approved private schools will operate only four days a week until further notice due to the ongoing global fuel crisis, the Education authorities h... Read More


Minister invites newcomers to enter private bus industry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake today invited newcomers interested in joining the private bus industry, calling for greater participation to s... Read More


Mattala airport records highest passenger numbers in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) recorded its highest-ever passenger movements in 2025, handling 140,614 passengers, the Airport and Aviation Services Company said. ... Read More


CEB denies employee involvement in alleged assault incident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a clarification regarding media reports circulating about an alleged assault involving its employees, CEB Deputy General Manager (Bus... Read More


Namal says he will cooperate with any investigation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa said he is prepared to cooperate with any investigation summoned by authorities, acc... Read More