Young actress granted bail over gold chain dispute following complaint by cricketer
2026-03-30
A young actress was granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court after being arrested yesterday over a complaint filed byContinue Reading
New electricity tariff for EV charging stations takes effect April 1
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a new electricity tariff category for Electric Vehicle Charging StationsContinue Reading
Over 180 units hit hard: 300-unit bill increases by Rs.3,300
2026-03-30
If your electricity bill was Rs. 13,920 (300 units), it will increase to around Rs. 17,220 under the new tariffsContinue Reading
Electricity Price Increased
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Australia cuts fuel tax in half to ease petrol crisis
2026-03-30
Australia has announced a temporary cut to fuel taxes after leaders agreed on measures to manage rising petrol costs andContinue Reading
Wanted criminal Midigama Chooti brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman
2026-03-30
Prabath Madushanka, also known as “Midigama Chooti”, who was wanted by Sri Lankan authorities, was brought back to the countryContinue Reading
My favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran – Trump
2026-03-30
US President Donald Trump says he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could seize Kharg Island, the country’sContinue Reading
More than 3,100 killed in Lebanon and Iran as Middle East conflict intensifies
2026-03-30
The death toll in Lebanon and Iran has continued to rise as the regional conflict escalates, with authorities reporting moreContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches energy conservation drive amid El Niño & Middle East risks
2026-03-30
The Government yesterday launched the national programme “Surakimu Lanka”, aimed at encouraging the public to conserve energy, citing potential supplyContinue Reading
Ground war fears grow: 7 key updates from Middle East crisis
2026-03-29
The Middle East conflict continues to escalate with threats of ground operations, fresh strikes across the region and growing risksContinue Reading
CAA raids fake Ayurveda medicine racket using state corporation name
2026-03-29
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered a large-scale fake medicine racket that allegedly used the name and logo ofContinue Reading
Revenue inspector nabbed over Rs. 50,000 bribe
2026-03-29
A Revenue Inspector attached to the Monaragala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested over allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribeContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa appoints district organisers to strengthen SLPP grassroots
2026-03-29
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has appointed new district organisers as part of efforts to strengthenContinue Reading
No response from Qatar & Emirates to Mattala airport offer
2026-03-29
Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s invitation to use the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy CivilContinue Reading
Sajith warns Houthi involvement in Middle East conflict could impact Sri Lanka
2026-03-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the growing involvement of Houthi fighters in the Middle East conflict could haveContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President thanks India for swift fuel support
2026-03-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says India has provided swift support to Sri Lanka in addressing fuel supply disruptions caused byContinue Reading
NSL 4 day squads announced
2026-03-29
SLAF marks 75th anniversary with IT lab for Dessford Tamil Maha Vidyalaya
2026-03-29
In line with the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, a fully equipped Information Technology (IT) computer centreContinue Reading