PUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has cautioned that the ongoing El Niño weather conditions could drive electricityContinue Reading
Namal warns on 22nd Amendment, calls for judicial independence
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa today raised concerns over the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, cautioningContinue Reading
World Food Programme reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s school nutrition drive
2026-08-24
The World Food Programme (WFP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening school nutrition programmes in Sri Lanka, following a meetingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, World Bank discuss Colombo Fort tourism zone project
2026-08-24
A high‑level discussion was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat between a World Bank delegation led by Gevorg Sargsyan,Continue Reading
PUCSL announces new renewable energy feed‑in tariffs
2026-08-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced new feed‑in tariffs for electricity generated from renewable energy sources,Continue Reading
Crocodile captured in Eppawala garden handed over to Wildlife
2026-08-24
Villagers in Eliyadivulwewa, Eppawala captured a crocodile that had entered a garden and handed it over to officials of theContinue Reading
Jetstar to launch direct Melbourne–Colombo flights tomorrow
2026-08-24
Australian low‑cost carrier Jetstar Airways will begin direct flights between Melbourne and Colombo tomorrow (25), marking the airline’s first serviceContinue Reading
Applications open for Homagama housing scheme for journalists
2026-08-24
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has called for applications from journalists for the “Homagama Journalists’ Housing Scheme”. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to invite global firms for offshore oil and gas exploration
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka is set to launch its Licensing Round 2026, inviting global energy companies to explore and produce offshore oilContinue Reading
Sanga in Trinco, Leads Experience-Based Learning Session for Navy Personnel
2026-08-24
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara conducted an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command atContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 333
2026-08-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 74 major reservoirs drop to 36% capacity
2026-08-24
While water levels in the island’s main reservoirs in the wet zone remain stable, those in the dry zone areContinue Reading
New Zealand to introduce Bill banning social media for children under 16
2026-08-24
New Zealand’s conservative coalition government will introduce a Bill in parliament on Monday (Aug 24) that seeks to ban childrenContinue Reading
Demonstration calls for BASL President to resign
2026-08-24
A group has staged a protest demanding the resignation of the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). Continue Reading
Audit reveals former Speaker used over 6,000 litres of fuel a month in 2024
2026-08-24
A damning special audit report has revealed sweeping financial irregularities in the operations of Sri Lanka’s Parliament during the EighthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka EDB, EU consultants discuss impact of EU–India FTA
2026-08-24
A high‑level meeting was recently convened between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and European Commission consultants Paul BakerContinue Reading
‘If Anyone Crosses the Line, We Will Fight’: Jaiswal on Asitha Incident
2026-08-24
Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on his heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando during theContinue Reading
El Niño impacts seven districts, thousands affected
2026-08-24
With the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, 22 Divisional Secretariat divisions across seven districts have been affected, Environment Minister Dammika PatabendigeContinue Reading