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Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service that gives priority to persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC). The service was inaugurated under...
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. Premalal Jayasekara, also known as “Choka Malli,” has been...
Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the health and...
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the “Walk for Peace” journey, which will be officially commenced...
Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
Seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero has arrived in the country this morning (21) to take...
Special religious ceremonies to be held island-wide to mark 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
Seven years have elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks, and island-wide religious observances are being conducted today (21) in solemn...
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President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most...
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Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations
Sri Lanka Air Force personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the expressway network, the Air Force Media Spokesperson, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura said. The Media Spokesman...
Apr 19, 2026
Indian VP and PM Harini hold discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties
The Visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (19). Both the Indian Vice...
Apr 19, 2026
Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (19), engaging in high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening...
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Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country until tomorrow (20)...
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QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles to resume from midnight
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that the temporarily suspended QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated from midnight today (18). Accordingly, CPC Chairman D. J....
Apr 18, 2026