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Govt. to develop 10 major cities

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Funds amounting to Rs. 1,300 million have been allocated through the 2026 Budget to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to redevelop identified attractive to... Read More


Cabinet approves developing 25 towns under 'Mithuru Purawara'

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- A new programme titled 'Mithuru Purawara' (Friendly Cities) has been proposed for implementation, aiming to enhance public convenience and improve the wellbeing of local communiti... Read More


Cabinet approves 3-month extension on rent allowance for Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Cabinet has approved extending the monthly housing rent allowance for people who lost their homes due to the Ditwah cyclone disaster, for an additional three months. The deci... Read More


Police issue notice on safety of elderly parents living alone

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Sri Lanka Police have stressed that ensuring the safety of elderly and isolated senior citizens has become an increasingly sensitive and essential responsibility in today's so... Read More


Fmr. minister Patali blames govt. over fuel price hikes

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Former Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that rising fuel prices in Sri Lanka are due to weak governance and poor management rather than a global crisis. Speak... Read More


Man remanded for allegedly strangling taxi driver and theft

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A suspect arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with the robbery of Rs. 38,500 from a hired car driver after allegedly strangling him during a trip, has been remanded unti... Read More


Special notice issued to licence holders of firearms for defensive use

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Police have announced that all holders of licences of firearms of defensive use must present their firearm to the nearest police station and obtain a special certification six... Read More


Person who took alcohol during prison visit to Mahindananda granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of a man who was allegedly caught bringing alcohol to visit former Member of Parliament Mahindananda Aluthgamage... Read More


High Court ruling on bond case revived: Case against Karunanayake to proceed

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Supreme Court today overturned a previous ruling by a three-judge High Court bench which had stated that charges filed under the Public Property Act against former Finance Min... Read More


Woman dead, 15 injured after van hits wild elephant

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A woman has died, and 15 others were injured after a van travelling from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiya collided with a wild elephant. The accident occurred early this morning (0... Read More