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A low-floor priority bus service will be launched as a pilot project from April 21, operating from the Makumbura MultimodalContinue Reading The post Low-floor bus service to launch on 21 April from Makumbura appeared first on Newswire.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meetingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk appeared first on…

The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distributionContinue Reading The post Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presentedContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of…

Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death tollContinue Reading The post Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319 appeared first on Newswire.

The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026.  According toContinue Reading The post Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station, located near Dubai International Airport, was now ready.Continue Reading The post Dubai completes first air taxi station ahead of service launch this year…

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability.  This isContinue Reading The post Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan appeared…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Colombo, Kalutara, MonaragalaContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 07 districts appeared first…