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April 8, 2026
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The fully renovated Pettah Central Bus Terminal officially opened to the public
COLOMBO : Public Expected to Uphold Standards of Renovated Terminal Funded by Public Money Air Force Contribution Enables Early Completion of Renovation Works The project, carried out under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, was completed ahead of schedule at a cost of Rs. 424 million. This was made possible through a continuous 24-hour operation with...
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April 8, 2026
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Northern Line train services to resume Thursday April 9; special trains for festive season
COLOMBO ; Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, will resume from tomorrow (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways. The department also announced that several additional trains have been added to the schedule for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year season
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April 8, 2026
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Women in Tech Sri Lanka and Tiqri Launch ‘Rise with AI’ Workshop to Empower the Next Generation of Female Innovators
COLOMBO : Sanali Kaushalya, Country Director for Women in Tech Sri Lanka (center) with studentsWomen in Tech Sri Lanka, the official Sri Lanka chapter of the global Women in Tech movement, has successfully concluded its ‘Rise with AI’ workshop, a pioneering initiative designed to introduce school girls to Artificial Intelligence and inspire the next generation...
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April 8, 2026
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Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals
Dr. DAYANATH RANATUNGE Assistant Representative, UNFPA COLOMBO On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simple yet powerful truth: health is not static, and neither are the challenges we face. This year’s theme, ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science’ calls on us not just to trust science, but to actively use...
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April 8, 2026
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Sri Lanka assures fullest support to ensure peace and stability in Middle East
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka hopes for the swift establishment of peace in the Middle East â€“ President A meeting between the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held this morning on Tuesday April (08) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, the ambassadors briefed the President on...
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