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PUCSL to announce decision on special electricity tariff revision today

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said the proposed special electricity tariff revision for the year 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (09). The revised c... Read More


CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena's death

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The investigation into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been handed over to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD). A fiv... Read More


Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for alleg... Read More


PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers using more than 180 units per month, applicable to t... Read More


Sri Lanka's first national AI policy framework for higher education launched

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The United States is strengthening its global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Sri Lanka to help shape the country's first national AI policy framework... Read More


Sri Lanka-Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum held in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam , the Sri Lanka- Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was succ... Read More


PM Harini and Vietnam President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist... Read More


Several homes inundated in Wellawaya as Kirindi Oya water levels rise rapidly

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Heavy rainfall accompanied by torrential downpours has been reported since this afternoon (08) in the catchment areas of Wellawaya and the Kirindi Oya, resulting in a rapid rise in... Read More


Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over Rs. 3 million bribe

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Deputy Mayor of Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) ... Read More


Public Security Minister speaks on probe into Kapila Chandrasena's death

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that no definitive conclusion can be made at this stage regarding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. ... Read More