Economics

Sri Lanka Reduces Bus Fares by 5.07%; Public Transport Declared Essential Service

  • July 2, 2024

Bus fares in Sri Lanka will be reduced by 5.07 percent from midnight on July 1, as announced by the National Transport Commission. The minimum fare will decrease by 2 rupees, from 30 to 28. “We considered 12 factors for the revision, including costs of tyres, tubes, battery and spare parts, interest rates, and bus

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Education and Career

Sri Lanka Mulls Essential Service Status for Teaching

  • June 27, 2024

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has indicated plans to designate teaching as an essential service to safeguard children’s education, emphasizing the necessity for teachers to be present in schools during crucial morning hours. He warned of potential measures if educational continuity is disrupted due to teacher absences. These remarks were made during a discussion with

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