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New electricity tariff revision takes effect from today

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11). The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL... Read More


Heavy rains over 100 mm forecast across Sri Lanka as low-pressure system intensifies

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in several parts of the country due to the influence of a low-pressure area located to the ... Read More


Level 2 landslide warning issued to residents of Passara

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Level 2 landslide warning has been issued to residents of Passara Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) of the Badulla district owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of t... Read More


Police launch crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and noisy exhaust systems

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with unauthorized modifications and excessively noisy exhaust systems, as part of on... Read More


Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte for a second time, threatening her plan to run for president in 2028. Monday's vote moves... Read More


GMOA denies any link to Trincomalee newborn death

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has denied any connection between its trade union activities and the death of a newborn during a delivery at the Trincomalee Di... Read More


Death row inmate in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall at Welikada Prison

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A detainee who had been sentenced to death in connection with the killing of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala has died after falling from a... Read More


India faces risk of weaker monsoon, raising inflation and growth concerns

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- India could be heading into a weaker-than-usual monsoon season this year, raising concerns about inflation and the broader economy. The India Meteorological Department has foreca... Read More


Suspect remanded over Rs. 18 million gold fraud case

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- An individual arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the alleged promise of five kilograms of gold has been remanded until tomorrow (12) by the Colombo Magistra... Read More


Newborn death probe at Trinco Hospital leads to suspension of two medical officers

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Director General of Health Services has decided to suspend a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist along with a senior resident medical officer attached to the Trincomalee ... Read More