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CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for Q1 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the year 2026.... Read More


Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. A company spokesperson stated that, although a... Read More


Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddika Sampat... Read More


China pledges multi-faceted post-disaster support to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, has called on Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, ... Read More


Education Ministry issues guidelines on commencement of school for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a notice outlining guidelines for the revision of the school timetable for 2026, and instructions on the utilization of academic staff under t... Read More


79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- An 84- year old man has allegedly attacked his wife yesterday (1), leaving her critically injured and resulting in her death in the Delpawatta area in Agalawatta, according to pol... Read More


CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. The fines were imposed following 21,000 raids conducte... Read More


No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to th... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


SPMC records highest drug production in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has stated that the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has recorded the highest drug production in its history during the... Read More