The Road Development Authority (RDA) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media regarding an alleged double payment of over Rs. 380 million to contractors, calling the claims false and misleading.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media regarding an alleged double payment of over Rs. 380 million to contractors, calling the claims false and misleading.
A total of 22 individuals have been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau during a special operation carried out last night (25) at the Bandaranaike International Airport, in connection with a large haul of illegal drugs valued at over Rs. 1.1 billion.
The fifth day of the “Ehi Passiko” peace walk, organized to promote global and inner peace, commenced today from Tholangamuwa National School.
Proper use and protection of public facilities is a civic responsibility – Minister Bimal Rathnayake
Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL), a leading state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Defence, officially handed over a dividend of Rs. 111,110,014.00 to the General Treasury from its earnings for the 2024/2025 financial year.
The fourth day of the “Ehi Passiko” global peace walk commenced today (25) from the Vidyawardhana Pothgul Viharaya in Mawanella.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reforms will be introduced to Grade 6 in 2027, that necessary measures have already commenced to develop Piriven education, and that steps are being taken to formulate a national policy for higher education.
The third day of the “Ehi Passiko” global peace walk commenced today (24) from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
A sum of LKR. 9,687,462, raised from day’s salary officers of the Police Department, has been donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to assist in rebuilding the country following the disaster.
The second day of the peace walk, carrying a message of global peace, commenced this morning (23) from the Aluvihare Rock Temple.


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