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PUCSL commences public consultations on second electricity tariff revision

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) officially announced the commencement of public consultations on the proposed second electricity tariff revision for the six-m... Read More


Restriction of KDU Medical faculty for local students a temporary move: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The restriction imposed on local students entering the medical faculty of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is a temporary move, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Senevira... Read More


Discussions initiated with China, Iran, African countries to export sugar: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The government has initiated discussions with China, Iran and several African countries to export locally manufactured brown sugar as a variety of organic sugar, Minister of Indus... Read More


Unauthorised messages from Water Board SMS portal

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a security breach in its SMS communication system. According to an official ... Read More


Tissa seeks additional time to file answers against Harini's defamatory case

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya National Organiser Tissa Attanayake sought additional time to file answers in connection with a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. ... Read More


Government to probe gifting of lands to cricketers, artistes, politicians

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Government is to probe the lands given to cricketers, artistes and politicians during the past years, Parliament was told today. Referring to a question raised in Parliament... Read More


Sri Lanka prepares to host more international films

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka is positioning itself to capitalise on the growing global demand for film tourism, but infrastructure and technology must be upgraded to compete internationally, Assista... Read More


External sector stays resilient in April despite import surge

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka's external sector showed steady footing in April 2025, holding its ground amid mounting import pressure, as the country posted a current account surplus for the fourth c... Read More


Mattala airport operation to open up for private investments

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Despite its previous stand regarding privatization of state assets, the government, led by the National People's Power (NPP), is seeking to call for Expression of Interest (EoI) t... Read More


Failed shooting attempt reported in Panadura

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- A failed shooting attempt was reported in Walana, Panadura, this morning, police said. They said that two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle targeted a person, but the fire... Read More