The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) distributed nine luxury buses worth Rs 17.1 million each across all provinces today (Jun 27).
These buses had been imported using funds from China, a spokesman for the Transport Ministry told Times Online.
According to the Spokesman, the SLTB has planned to purchase a further 2000 luxury buses in future.
The buses would be equipped with latest facilities such as CCTV cameras, comfortable seating and also WiFi services.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Transport Minister Arjuna Ranatunga had attended the distribution event which was held at the Shalika Grounds in Narahenpitiya.
(DW)
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
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