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Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Efforts Win Praise from New Australian Government

Srilanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles at the Presidential Secretariat this morning ... Read More


Cabinet Approves Pilot Project to Launch 100 Metro Buses Under SLTB

Srilanka, June 3 -- In a move to modernize Sri Lanka's public transportation system, the Cabinet has approved a pilot project to introduce 100 metro buses under the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). T... Read More


New Chairman Appointed to CEB

Srilanka, June 3 -- Engineer Professor K.T.M.U. Hemapala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), according to an official letter issued on CEB letterhead. Prof. ... Read More


Strategic Plan Launched to Revitalize Sri Lanka's Dairy Industry

Srilanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, focusing on the revitali... Read More


Cabinet Approves Import of Maize for Thriposha Production

Srilanka, June 3 -- The Cabinet has approved the importation of standardized maize required for the continued production of Thriposha, a vital nutritional supplement distributed across Sri Lanka. Due... Read More


Nearly 3,000 Military Deserters Arrested in Nationwide Operations

Srilanka, June 2 -- The Ministry of Defense has announced that 2,983 military deserters, including officers, have been apprehended during a series of operations carried out between February 22 and May... Read More


President Vows to Dismantle Black Economy and Safeguard Public Funds

Srilanka, June 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the launch of National Tax Week, vowed to dismantle the black economy fueled by racketeering and pledged to build a transparent, law... Read More


India Sends 22 Diesel Locos to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, June 2 -- Five diesel locos from the city to roar on Sri Lankan tracks as India sends 22 power-packed engines across the sea; these WDM3A Alco-class locomotives have been workhorses, powerin... Read More


SLTB Bus Crashes Near Maskeliya After Mechanical Failure

Srilanka, June 2 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Colombo to Maskeliya met with an accident around 8:30 a.m. today (June 2), according to Nortonbridge Police. The incident occ... Read More


Mahinda Siriwardena to Retire as Finance Secretary

Srilanka, June 2 -- Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena is set to retire at the end of June and will assume a key international role thereafter. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announce... Read More