Electricity bills to increase? PUCSL reveals new figures
2026-11-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has reduced the estimated electricity tariff increase for the fourth quarter ofContinue Reading
Govt announces temporary TIN relief for two services
2026-11-03
The government has announced temporary relief for individuals who have not yet obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), allowing themContinue Reading
GMOA announces protests at major hospitals across Sri Lanka over doctors’ grievances
2026-11-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to stage protests at major hospitals across Sri Lanka over theContinue Reading
New TIN procedure: Public no longer required to visit IRD offices
2026-11-03
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has urged the public not to queue at Inland Revenue Department (IRD) officesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records highest-ever October tourist arrivals with over 168,000 visitors
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever tourist arrivals for the month of October, welcoming 168,625 foreign visitors in October 2026, accordingContinue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament over no-confidence motion against Speaker
2026-11-03
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (03) after the Opposition objected to Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih’s refusal to immediatelyContinue Reading
Colombo gains parliamentary seat as Badulla loses one under new electoral allocation
2026-11-03
The Colombo Electoral District has gained one parliamentary seat, while Badulla has lost one, according to the latest electoral districtContinue Reading
Northern Line train services disrupted due to Deduru Oya overflowing
2026-11-03
Train services on Sri Lanka’s Northern Railway Line have been disrupted due to the overflowing of the Deduru Oya followingContinue Reading
SL Tourism outlines benefits of ABU sponsorship, estimates Rs 250 mn promotional value
2026-11-02
Sri Lanka Tourism has highlighted the expected promotional benefits of hosting the 63rd Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly, whichContinue Reading
Islandwide operation launched to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Environment has launched an islandwide operation named ‘Hasthi Sena’ to protect elephants from life-threatening dangers and minimiseContinue Reading
16 former Cabinet ministers under investigation over alleged corruption: Reports
2026-11-02
Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption authorities are investigating 16 former Cabinet ministers over allegations of abuse of power and financial irregularities, accordingContinue Reading
Wildlife Department launches investigation after tusker found dead with tusk removed
2026-11-02
Investigations have been launched after a tusker was found dead with its left tusk cut off and removed in aContinue Reading
Fuel price hike: No increase in bus and school van fares, three-wheeler operators divided
2026-11-02
Bus fares and school van transport charges will remain unchanged despite the latest fuel price increase, while three-wheeler operators haveContinue Reading
Litro Gas warns dealers of agency cancellation over gas hoarding and overcharging
2026-11-02
Litro Gas Lanka has warned that strict disciplinary action, including the cancellation of dealerships, will be taken against agents foundContinue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-11-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced an increase in fuel prices with effect from midnight today (November 1). AccordingContinue Reading
Sajith demands toughest punishment after another tusker reportedly killed
2026-11-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for urgent action against those responsible for the reported killing of another wild tuskerContinue Reading
New details emerge on Sri Lankan woman stranded in Cook Islands for 3 years
2026-11-01
New details have emerged about a Sri Lankan woman stranded in the Cook Islands for nearly three years, with theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to recruit 13,000 nurses over next three years
2026-11-01
The Sri Lankan government plans to recruit 13,000 nurses between 2027 and 2029 to address staff shortages in the country’sContinue Reading
