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New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The government has approved the introduction of a Time-Based Tariff Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (RTSPV) installati... Read More


Will electricity tariffs increase?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today (14). The Ceylon Electricity Boa... Read More


'Now the rebuilding begins,' says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have signed a declaration for bringing peace to Gaza at a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el- Sheikh. ... Read More


'Ratama Ekata' National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a National Operational Council to implement an emergency rapid program titled "Ratama Ekata - National Operation," an i... Read More


Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow rice importers to import up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, as an alternative to Keeri... Read More


Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted as a main suspect in the murder of organized crime gang member Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne also known as 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa', was arrested in Nepa... Read More


Easter Sunday attacks: Court to hear petition on commission recommendations against Nilantha Jayawardena

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a hearing be held on March 24, 2025 to examine the facts of a writ petition filed requesting that instructions be issued to the Attorn... Read More


Motor Traffic Dept. confirms no disruptions to its services

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Motor Traffic states that its operations are continuing without any interruptions. In a statement, the department stated that due to a technical fault, several... Read More


Phone numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The private phone numbers of several high-profile figures including Australia's Prime Minister and Donald Trump Jr have been published on a US website. Both of their personal co... Read More


Underworld figure 'Bus Lalith' arrested in Dubai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Notorious underworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', has been arrested in Dubai. He is alleged to be heading a Sri Lankan organised criminal network while ... Read More