Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisions: PUCSL
2026-04-12
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not beContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR boost likely
2026-04-12
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing hisContinue Reading
US and Iran fail to reach agreement after historic peace talks in Pakistan – US
2026-04-12
The United States says it is still awaiting a clear commitment from Iran on the nuclear issue, as high-stakes talksContinue Reading
QR fuel : Notice for all Petrol vehicle drivers
2026-04-11
Owners of petrol-driven vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR system from today (11 April) until 18 April, the CeylonContinue Reading
Sun directly overhead six locations in Sri Lanka today at 12:11 noon
2026-04-11
The sun will be directly overhead in several parts of Sri Lanka today (11 April) as part of its apparentContinue Reading
Govt to appoint Special Presidential Commission on coal procurement since 2009
2026-04-10
Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament that the government will appoint a Presidential Commission comprising sitting SupremeContinue Reading
Nuwan Thushara apologises to Sri Lanka Cricket, explains his position
2026-04-10
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has issued a letter of apology to Sri Lanka Cricket, expressing willingness to withdrawContinue Reading
Ageing population, delayed marriage, high literacy: 13 key census findings
2026-04-10
Sri Lanka’s population has reached 21.78 million, with the country rapidly ageing, literacy improving, and migration patterns shifting, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tax revenue rises 17.7% to Rs. 606 billion in Q1
2026-04-10
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported tax revenue of Rs. 606 billion for the first quarter of 2026,Continue Reading
Deputy Minister warns of legal action over organized damage to renovated Bus Stand
2026-04-10
Deputy Transport Minister Prasanna Gunasena says legal action will be taken against those responsible for damaging facilities at the newlyContinue Reading
NCM against Minister Kumara Jayakody presented in Parliament
2026-04-10
A no-confidence motion against MP Kumara Jayakody was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China
2026-04-10
Sri Lankan police recently repatriated 125 individuals suspected of involvement in telecom fraud to China, the Chinese Ministry of PublicContinue Reading
Public warned of investment scam video falsely linking Kumar Sangakkara
2026-04-10
The public has been warned about a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claims former Sri Lankan cricketContinue Reading
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister today
2026-04-10
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today. The motion, submittedContinue Reading
CoPF raises NDB fraud with Central Bank, flags governance lapses
2026-04-09
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised the alleged fraud at National Development Bank (NDB) with the Central BankContinue Reading
Easter attacks part of conspiracy since 2017, not isolated incident: Minister
2026-04-09
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said investigations have revealed that the Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incidentContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
2026-04-09
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization programContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews
2026-04-09
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies toContinue Reading