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June 2, 2026
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No increase in bus fares despite hike in fuel price – Deputy Minister
COLOMBO : Bus fares will not be increased despite the recent rise in fuel prices, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena. Deputy Minister Gunasena noted that bus fare revisions are carried out based on the existing fare revision formula. Accordingly, he noted that a revision is only considered if fuel price fluctuations...
Business, Economy
June 2, 2026
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WP Governor Yusoof calls for stronger partnership with United States
WASHINGTON : The United States and Sri Lanka have an opportunity to build a stronger economic partnership, based not only on commercial interests, but also on our shared values and mutual confidence in each other, according to the Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof. Governor Yusoof made these remarks after meeting with the US...
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June 2, 2026
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Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer, Reyaz Mihular, attend official closing ceremony of Hajj 2026
MAKKAH ; Head of Sri Lanka Hajj delegation Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer, along with Chairman of the Sri Lanka Hajj Committee Reyaz Mihular attended the “Khitaamuhu Misk” conference organised by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah held in the evening of 29th May 2026 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.The event hosted by Minister of Hajj and...
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June 2, 2026
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Sheikh Arkam Nooramith speaks out as he lands in Colombo
COLOMBO : Following is the statement made by General Secretary of the ACJU ,Sheikh Arkam Nooramith on his arrival in Colombo following his HAJJ pilgrimage on Tuesday, May 2 ” All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his family, companions, and...
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June 1, 2026
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Retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham Appointed Chairperson of the National Commission on Women
COLOMBO The National Commission on Women (NCW) announces the appointment of its new Chairperson.Hon. President of Democratic, Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, has appointed retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women.The National Commission on Women was established under the Women Empowerment Act No....
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