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Bus Fares Increased by 12.19% from Midnight
Colombo: Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
According to News.LK, the revision has led to an increase in the minimum bus fare from Rs. 27 to Rs. 3…
Comprehensive Measures Planned to Enhance Energy Conservation with Public Support -President instructs officials
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country’s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 …
Prime Minister Reviews Progress on Establishing National Nursing University
Colombo: The current progress of the committee appointed for the establishment of a National Nursing University was reviewed by the Prime Minister. A discussion to review the efforts of the special committee, which operates under the government’s poli…
Strengthening Ties: Australian High Commissioner Meets President’s Chief of Staff
Colombo: A meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, and the Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.
According to News.LK, the discussion focused o…
Defence Cyber Command Launches Strategic Program on Secure Communication and AI
Colombo: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a focused two-hour awareness and technical session on 17 March 2026 for members of the Tri Services and Sri Lanka Police. The program introduced strategic initi…
Sri Lanka-Japan Defence Ties Strengthened at High Level Meeting in Tokyo
Tokyo: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), held a high level meeting with the Hon. Minister of Defense of Japan, Shinjiro Koizumi, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on Wednesday.
According to Ministry of Defence…
Sri Lanka-Japan Defence Engagements Strengthened Through High-Level Meetings and Naval Visit
Tokyo: The Sri Lankan defence delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), currently in Japan for the Japan-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue, concluded key engagements on 18 March, further enhancing bilateral defence …
Defence Secretary Graces Launch of the Book ‘National Security: Beyond 2030’
Colombo: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Chief Guest at the launch of the book ‘National Security: Beyond 2030’ authored by Major General Harendra Parakrama Ranasinghe (Retd). The event was held at t…