Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33 The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in fuel prices. Speaking at a media briefing held today (31), Association Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said the adjustment should…

Sachin Tendulkar proposes 3 new rules for IPL   Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has proposed three changes to address what he believes is an increasing bat-ball imbalance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with scores continuing to soar and bowlers facing growing challenges. Speaking at an event, Tendulkar suggested: • Removing the Impact Player…

Drunken driver kills 6 after crashing into Vesak dansala crowd in Sri Lanka   Six people were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in a queue at a Vesak dansala near Meegoda Junction on Sunday night. According to Police, the accident occurred on the High Level Road in…

Japan grants US$1.33 million to support inland fishermen       The Government of Japan has provided a grant of US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka.he funding is intended to support inland fishermen in the Eastern Province whose livelihoods were affected by Cyclone Ditwah.The relevant agreement was signed on 29 May at the Embassy of Japan…

Underworld figures using spoofed calls; Salley named in probe Pub   Information has emerged indicating that organized criminal groups are using a method that allows them to make calls from mobile phones while displaying a false telephone number to the recipient.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the practice.The method first…

SL and Cuba discuss health cooperation   Talks focus on public health, biotechnology, education and vaccine collaboration   Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa has held discussions with Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Patricia Lazara Pego Guerra on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the health sector.The meeting took place at the Ministry of Health…

High Cost of Sanitary Products: Docs warn of difficulties for women   Ministry exploring tax-free products   The Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association of Doctors (MCPA) claimed that females and schoolgirls across Sri Lanka are facing increasing difficulty in accessing sanitary products due to rising prices, which it claimed are among the highest in…

No deaths linked to Enteroviral Meningitis   Recent fatalities were caused by bacterial meningitis    Recent deaths attributed to meningitis were caused by bacterial meningitis and are not linked to the enteroviral meningitis cases currently being reported among children, informed sources at the Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit stated. Responding to queries from The Daily Morning yesterday (31),…

Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33 The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in fuel prices. Speaking at a media briefing held today (31), Association Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said the adjustment should…

Drunken driver kills 6 after crashing into Vesak dansala crowd in Sri Lanka   Six people were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in a queue at a Vesak dansala near Meegoda Junction on Sunday night. According to Police, the accident occurred on the High Level Road in…

Japan grants US$1.33 million to support inland fishermen       The Government of Japan has provided a grant of US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka.he funding is intended to support inland fishermen in the Eastern Province whose livelihoods were affected by Cyclone Ditwah.The relevant agreement was signed on 29 May at the Embassy of Japan…

Underworld figures using spoofed calls; Salley named in probe Pub   Information has emerged indicating that organized criminal groups are using a method that allows them to make calls from mobile phones while displaying a false telephone number to the recipient.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the practice.The method first…