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PUCSL to decide on CEB's proposed electricity tariff hike by Mid-October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will issue its decision on the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs... Read More


Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery strong, debt restructuring nearly complete - IMF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka's economic reform program continues to make "impressive progress," with the country showing strong signs of recovery under the... Read More


Japan's Takaichi set to become country's first female PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Japan's ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. The Li... Read More


Bulletproof vehicle provided for Mahinda Rajapaksa's security returned

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The bulletproof vehicle provided for the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been returned. Issuing a special statement, Mahinda Rajapaksa's media spokesperson, At... Read More


Two vendors fined for selling 'Keeri Samba' at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Two traders found guilty of selling Keeri Samba rice at inflated prices have each been fined Rs. 100,000, in orders issued by the Kalutara and Panadura Magistrate's Courts. Meanw... Read More


One killed, 5 injured as van crashes into tree in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A person was killed and five others injured in a fatal road accident that occurred in the Kithulkote area along the Thanamalwila-Wellawaya road this morning (October 3). Police s... Read More


AG to file indictments against 'Dambulla Thunders' owner in LPL match-fixing case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports-Related Offences Unit informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (03) that the Attorney General has decided to file indictments aga... Read More


ASPI crosses 22,000 for the first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 22,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning's (03) trading session. At... Read More


Navy arrests two suspects with illegal gold stock in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested two individuals in possession of an illegal stock of gold during a special search operation in the Arachchal sea area of Kalpitiya. Authorities se... Read More


Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with immediate effect, upon the signing of th... Read More