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Prof. Kapila Perera denies resignation linked to SC ruling

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Kapila Perera, has rejected claims that his resignation was linked to a recent Supreme Court jud... Read More


Temporary leadership change at Atamasthanaya

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Chief Sangha Nayaka of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera has been appointed to cover the duties a... Read More


One dead, over 7,700 affected

SriLanka, May 24 -- Heavy rains and strong winds linked to the developing South-West monsoon have left one person dead and affected over 7,700 people across several districts, a spokesman for the Disa... Read More


Ven. Hemarathana Thera remanded till May 12

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Colombo Additional Magistrate's Court ordered the remand of Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera until May 12 after he was arrested on allegations of rape and child abuse involvin... Read More


CEB outsourcing costs double in a decade

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Payments to private contractors by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have more than doubled over the past decade, rising to Rs. 4,370 million in 2024 from Rs. 1,643 million in 20... Read More


Smaller garment manufacturers cry out for help

SriLanka, April 26 -- General Secretary of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, Anton Marcus told the Sunday Observer that many smaller garment manufacturers are struggling to su... Read More


Railway to expand paperless ticketing nationwide

Srilanka, March 29 -- Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena plans to expand the digital train ticketing system across Sri Lanka, marking a significant step towards modernising the country... Read More