IMF statement : Govt explains impact on electricity charges
2025-05-01
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando says there is no possibility of increasing electricity charges in the nearContinue Reading
Rs. 25,000 bribe : LG candidate arrested
2025-05-01
A revenue inspector contesting for the Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha in the upcoming Local Government Election has been arrested for solicitingContinue Reading
Lord’s to host final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
2025-05-01
The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on Sunday, 5 July, itContinue Reading
Poland dream ends in jail for two Lankans
2025-05-01
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested two individuals attempting to travel to Poland using forged visas. According to theContinue Reading
Ranil’s longtime security officer transferred to Kankesanthurai
2025-05-01
The chief security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred with immediate effect by the Police Headquarters. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Fuel price revision : No change in bus & tuk-tuk fares
2025-05-01
Bus and three-wheeler associations have announced that fares will not be reduced due to the recent fuel price revisions. ChairmanContinue Reading
Web Journalists slam new Cabinet briefing restriction
2025-05-01
The Professional Web Journalists Association has raised strong objections to a new requirement imposed by the Government Information Department, whichContinue Reading
Kashmir attack : India closes airspace to Pakistan flights
2025-05-01
Six days after Pakistan decided to shut its airspace to all flights owned and operated by Indian carriers, New DelhiContinue Reading
Card payment system for SLTB soon – Transport Ministry
2025-05-01
Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena, says a card payment system will be introduced for the Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading
Over 5000 buses expected in Colombo for NPP rally
2025-05-01
The National People’s Power (NPP) has informed the Police that around 5,532 buses will arrive at the Galle Face GreenContinue Reading
Man run off road & killed; Cab Driver in Custody
2025-05-01
Lunugamvehera Police have launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred on the evening of April 30. The victim,Continue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2025-05-01
Afternoon showers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The department statesContinue Reading
Two key updates from Income Tax
2025-05-01
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified that no deadline has been set for submitting self-declarations to banks and financialContinue Reading
Robbery at Swiss Ambassador’s Home: Rs. 4.5 Million in Valuables Missing
2025-05-01
An investigation is underway into a robbery at the Swiss Ambassador’s official residence in Colombo, where gold jewelry, a diamond-studdedContinue Reading
External Sector Performance – March 2025 : 8 key points
2025-05-01
The external sector of the Sri Lankan economy continued to strengthen in March 2025, with the highest monthly current accountContinue Reading
May day : Here’s where every Major Party is rallying today!
2025-05-01
Today, May 1, 2025, Sri Lanka is commemorating International Workers’ Day with numerous rallies and events organized by variousContinue Reading
New requirement for U.S. Visa interviews effective May 5
2025-05-01
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has announced a new requirement for all visa applicants starting May 5, 2025. Applicants mustContinue Reading
Breaking : Fuel prices reduced
2025-04-30
The CPC has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (30). Price of a litre of Octane 92 PetrolContinue Reading