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October 3, 2025

Month: March 2023

Police, Army deployment affects petroleum strike

The strike launched by several trade unions within the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited […]

Drug use sees severe escalation: NDDCB

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) stated that it has observed an alarming increase in the use of narcotics […]

Nimal Siripala slams BIA staffers’ ‘uncourteousness, unfriendliness’

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Attorney Nimal Siripala de Silva said on Tuesday (28) that the staff of the […]

Three-wheeler fares to be reduced

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ and Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the three-wheeler fares following the latest fuel price revision […]

Time period given to expats to import electric vehicles to be extended

The time period given to Sri Lankan expatriates to import electric vehicles based on their foreign remittances will be extended […]

CPC workers sent on compulsory leave announced

The names of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) trade union leaders who were sent on “compulsory leave” have been announced. […]

Prophet Jerome’s Glorious Church threatens legal action to those tarnishing the church name

The Glorious Church management, under the leadership of Prophet Jerome Fernando, has released a statement mentioning that legal action would be […]

DMT warns vehicles that failed emission test

A large number of vehicles that failed the vehicle emission test were identified during a random inspection carried out within […]

Bus fares to be slashed

The minimum bus fare will be reduced to Rs.30 with effect from midnight tomorrow (30), announced the National Transport Commision. […]

Colombo HC releases Sajith Vass Gunawadena

The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of former CEO of the Mihin Lanka Airlines, Sajith Vass Gunawardena, today […]