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India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airl... Read More


Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared opened

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand has been officially opened to the public today (08). The event was attended by Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake, ... Read More


Several arrested over internal fraud at NDB Bank

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Police have arrested several individuals, including a manager of the National Development Bank (NDB), in connection with an internal financial fraud at the institution. Accordin... Read More


12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Mattegoda tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Mattegoda and surrounding areas tomorrow (09). Accordingly, a 12-hour water cut will b... Read More


Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena named acting BOI Chairman

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. A veteran of the Sri Lankan Administrative Service... Read More


Scam Alert: Public warned over misuse of ID Office contact details

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a warning to the public regarding a group attempting to collect personal information by misusing the department's official c... Read More


No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns: Energy Minister clarifies

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are ... Read More


Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A Chinese national passenger who attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes worth Rs. 550,000 into Sri Lanka through the 'Green Channel', which is designated for passengers... Read More


80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A total of 80 individuals have been arrested in a special two-hour police operation conducted within the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre. The operation was carried out with t... Read More


Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA for attempted smuggling of medicines worth Rs. 10M

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of medicines worth about Rs. 10 millio... Read More