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The revised annual bus fare revision takes effect today (06), with bus fares increasing by between 12% and 20%.The fare revision was approved by the National Transport Commission (NTC) last week.Accordingly, the minimum bus fare has been increased from Rs. 30 to Rs. 34. Fares for luxury buses and expressway bus services have also been revised.The NTC stated that bus operators and staff have been instructed on the new fare structure and advised to update their ticketing machines accordingly. Islandwide inspections will also begin today to ensure compliance with the revised fares.However, the Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’…

The Commissioner General of Prisons has appointed a special investigation team to inquire into the clash that broke out within the Negombo Prison yesterday (05), according to the Prisons Spokesperson.Two individuals died and around 35 injured inmates were admitted to the Negombo Hospital, following the clash between two groups of inmates within the Negombo Prison yesterday.Police said the violence was triggered by an alleged dispute over the exposure of a drug trafficking operation within the prison.A drug trafficker identified as Suresh, who is said to have close links to an underworld figure known as “Booru Moona” has orchestrated the violent…

Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney scored a brilliant half-century (64 runs from 49 balls) and added 100 runs for the second wicket with left-handed batter Phoebe Litchfield (48 runs from 35 balls) on Sunday (July 5) to help Australia crush England by seven wickets and win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title for a record-extending seventh time.In the summit clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 played at Lord’s in London, Australian skipper Sophie Molineux won the toss and opted to field first, after which the Southern Stars managed to restrict the hosts to 150/4 despite captain Nat Sciver-Brunt’s…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.According to the Department of Meteorology, the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanturai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be very rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 55-65 kmph.The wave height may increase of about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota, it…

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has announced that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 57,000.Accordingly, a total of 57,668 dengue cases and 35 deaths have been reported nationwide to date.The NDCU also stated that a total of 1,253 new dengue cases were recorded during the past 24 hours alone.Meanwhile, a total of 11,811 patients have been reported in the Colombo District so far, while 11,443 patients have been reported in the Gampaha District.

Former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after being summoned to record a statement regarding the alleged recruitment of Yoshitha Rajapaksa into the Sri Lanka Navy without the required qualifications.The Bribery Commission stated that corruption charges have been levelled against him in relation to the recruitment of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa as a Cadet Officer in the executive branch of the Sri Lanka Navy in 2006, despite allegedly not meeting the required qualifications, and for facilitating his participation in a training course…

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka states that the dengue hyper-epidemic situation has not yet been brought under control.Its Acting President, Upul Rohana, stated that while the epidemic situation is currently being brought under control to some extent in areas where it was initially reported, dengue outbreaks are now being reported in new areas.Accordingly, Upul Rohana urged the public to ensure that the current level of engagement in dengue prevention efforts is not reduced under any circumstances.He further noted that light showers have commenced in certain areas under prevailing weather conditions, and consequently, there is a risk…

The Court of Appeal today dismissed a revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, which sought a ruling that the charge of “conspiracy” in a case filed against him by the Attorney General before the Colombo High Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act cannot be maintained.The Court of Appeal bench, comprising Justices Amal Ranaraja and Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, delivered the ruling after considering the revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa challenging the said case, said Buzzer News reporter.

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited Aruna Sri Warushahennadige have been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (03).The three suspects were recently arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and were remanded until today (03) after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.According to CIABOC, the investigation relates to events that allegedly occurred in March 2023, when organized crime figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” was…

Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday after a gripping contest with Croatia.Ramos connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snuff out a Croatia team which had created the lion’s share of the chances in sapping evening heat in Toronto.In a dramatic ending, Croatia thought they had equalised in the dying seconds but Josko Gvardiol’s goal was chalked off for offside.The Croatians were left stunned by the decision, while Portugal’s players celebrated.Cristiano Ronaldo played his role in the victory, stroking home…