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CEB Proposes 11.57% Electricity Tariff Increase for Early 2026
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking a revision of electricity tariffs for 2026, including an 11.57% increase for the first quarter of the year. According to the submission, the proposed hike is intended to cover an estimated deficit of LKR 13,094 million […]
Two Killed in Separate Road Accidents; Large Cannabis Haul Recovered in Hambegamuwa
Two fatal road accidents reported from Pulmoddai and Echchalampattu have claimed the lives of two individuals, police said. In Pulmoddai, a 64-year-old resident of Kolongolla died after losing control of his motorcycle, which veered off the road and plunged into a canal in the Mahasenpura area. In a separate incident in Echchalampattu, a 21-year-old motorcyclist […]
170 Kg of Heroin Destroyed Under Tight Police and Court Supervision
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin was destroyed today after the completion of all legal proceedings, under strict supervision and security arrangements. The narcotics were originally seized on September 7, 2021, following a tip-off received by the Batticaloa Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, with assistance from the Sri Lanka Navy. The seized drugs were subsequently […]
Colombo Nears Completion of Rs. 25,000 Disaster Relief Payments
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that 94.38% of the Rs. 25,000 disaster relief payments have been distributed to affected residents in the Colombo District. She made the statement while speaking to the media after the Colombo District Disaster Management Committee meeting. The Prime Minister said 7,535 applications have been received under the Rs. 50,000 […]
Sajith Premadasa Holds Talks with Senior UNP Leaders
A high-level meeting was held between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP), involving Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and senior UNP representatives. The UNP delegation included Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, and Deputy Chairman Naveen Dissanayake. According to reports, the discussions continued for several hours and took […]
Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Support to Develop Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of a countrywide electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the support of the Chinese government. In a social media post, the Minister said the proposal was discussed during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, held today at the Ministry […]
Ne-Yo Apologises to Fans After Colombo Concert Is Cancelled
International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to Sri Lankan fans following the sudden cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a message shared on social media, the singer said he had been eagerly looking forward to performing for his Sri Lankan fanbase but was forced to cancel due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Revenue Targets Ahead of Schedule
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a landmark achievement by exceeding its annual revenue targets with several days still remaining in the year, according to Customs Director and Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa. Addressing the media, Punchihewa said the government had initially set a revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion for 2025, which was surpassed by mid-November. In […]