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SLTB to provide SMS alerts for online bookings, refund cancelled journeys

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- All information regarding bus journeys booked by passengers using online seat reservation facility with Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and information on payment refunds on can... Read More


Rs. 1 Mn for inmates leaving care centers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Government on Monday (18) decided to provide financial assistance of Rs. 1 million per individual, to young persons leaving institutional care centers, enabling them to build... Read More


"Mahinda Rajapaksa Deserves a Statue; Our Party Will Continue to Promote His Vision" - Dilith Jayaweera"

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Sarva Jana Bala party, said the organization has been established to support Mahinda Rajapaksa's political expectations. He made ... Read More


Attack on the Galle Face Protest: Deshabandu Tennakoon's Anticipatory Bail Rejected

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, aimed at preventing his ... Read More


Rs. 1.7M Misuse: Court Sets Date for Ex-Minister Lakshman Yapa's Case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference on September 7 in the bribery case against former Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former B... Read More


Over 1,300 Driving Licenses Issued to Foreign Nationals at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) counter at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, has issued 1,338 driving licenses to foreign nationals as of August 20. The... Read More


Notice Issued for Rajitha Senaratne to Appear in Court on Aug 29

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (20) issued a notice ordering former Minister Rajitha Senaratne to appear before the court on August 29. An arrest warrant had already been i... Read More


Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Arrested Over Galle Face Attack

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with investigations into the Galle Fa... Read More


Initiatives Launched to Strengthen Robotics Research and Education

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A high-level discussion on the development plan of the Centre of Excellence for Robotics (CERA) was recently held at the Arthur C. Clarke Institute of Advanced Technology under t... Read More


Water Supplied to Yala National Park Animals Amid Severe Drought

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Steps were taken on September 19 to provide water to the wild animals of Yala National Park, which are struggling due to the severe drought affecting the Kataragama area in Monar... Read More