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Private bus operators won't reduce bus fares for next six months - Gemunu Wijeratne

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Private bus operators are not prepared to reduce bus fares for the next six months, even if the price of diesel decreases in the upcoming price revision, Gemunu Wijeratne, Presid... Read More


Remove VAT on publishing sector, Sajith tells Govt

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the Government to abolish the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on the publishing sector, warning that the tax and the current VAT th... Read More


President meets US Assistant Secretary of State

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Dr. Paul Kapur, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanaya... Read More


Dengue epidemic looming

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Breteau Index, which indicates the density of dengue mosquito larvae, has now exceeded 25 in many areas, posing a grave threat to the public, President of the Health Entomolo... Read More


National Single Window for trade, investment

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that the National Single Window for Trade is expected to be operational by the end of July this year to enhance the efficiency o... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in several parts of the country today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. In its weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.... Read More


President, US Assistant Secretary discuss trade ties, regional stability

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr. Paul Kapur held discussions on bilateral relations, trade ... Read More


Colombo HC upholds 9-month jail term imposed on Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Colombo High Court has upheld the nine-month prison sentence imposed on Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, rejecting his appeal for ... Read More


Xiaomi opens store at One Galle Face Mall

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Xiaomi Sri Lanka, marked a significant day in the brand's local journey with the launch of the all-new Xiaomi 17T and the opening of the new Xiaomi Store powered by Abans at One ... Read More


DFCC Bank relocates Ratnapura Branch

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- DFCC Bank has relocated its Ratnapura Branch to a new premises at Main Street, Ratnapura, offering customers a more accessible, spacious, and convenient banking environment. The... Read More