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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (December 24) to inspect educational institutions impacted by recent disasters. According to a statement issued by Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyarathna, discussions during the visit focused on the extent of damage caused to the school by Cyclone Ditwah […]
Police in Kadawatha have recovered a T-56 assault rifle along with two magazines from an abandoned vehicle found in a deserted area of the Pahalahwatta locality in Ragama. The weapon was discovered following a tip-off received by Kadawatha Police, prompting officers to conduct a search of the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle had […]