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Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm, today (22), the Department of M... और पढ़ें


Bus fares likely to go up by over 10%; Cabinet approval sought

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- An increase of over 10% in bus fares has been assessed following the increase in fuel prices and a proposal on the same will be submitted for Cabinet approval tomorrow (23), acc... और पढ़ें


Postal Dept. limits mail transport to alternate days amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The Department of Posts has decided to limit mail transportation to an alternate-day basis in response to the fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ... और पढ़ें


Container haulage charges to increase by 20%

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Import and export container transportation charges will be increased by 20% from midnight today (22) due to the recent fuel price hike, according to the Container Transport Owne... और पढ़ें


No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation - Minister

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not yet taken any decision to restrict school operations in view of current fuel consumption concerns in the countr... और पढ़ें


Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has announced that it will launch a nationwide strike commencing at 6:00 p.m. today (22) if the scheduled bus fare revision is ... और पढ़ें


Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow - CMC

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to resume the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction starting tomorrow (23). According to the Municipal Comm... और पढ़ें


Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: "I'm proud the President had the courage to do what is right"

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Sri Lanka's former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has lauded the government's decision to maintain neutrality by declining a US request to allow aircraft to land at Sri Lankan airpo... और पढ़ें


Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the final decision regarding a possible electricity tariff increase will be announced on April 01, 2026. Speaking at a media briefing... और पढ़ें


Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- A suspect has been arrested by the Hungama Police for illegally hoarding approximately 2,200 litres of diesel at a residence in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. The arrest was... और पढ़ें