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Rooftop solar owners asked to switch off systems

SriLanka, May 30 -- The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) has requested rooftop solar panel owners across the country to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3:00 p.m.... Read More


New acting Atamasthanadhipathi appointed

SriLanka, May 30 -- The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayaka of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanwelisaya Maha Seya, Most Venerable... Read More


Vesak Poya day...

SriLanka, May 30 -- Buddhist devotees participate in Vesak Full Moon Day celebrations at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara on May 30, 2026. Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrated the Vesak festival, commemoratin... Read More


Six battery storage systems arrive to support national power grid

SriLanka, May 30 -- The first shipment of commercial-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) arrived at the Port of Colombo today. The shipment consists of six battery storage units and is part o... Read More


Crowds at Vesak Dansals

SriLanka, May 30 -- People queue at ice cream and milk rice (kiribath) dansal stalls during Vesak Poya Day celebrations in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on May 30, 2026. Organized by devotees and community gro... Read More


Power cuts Imposed to maintain grid stability: Minister

SriLanka, May 30 -- Electricity supply was temporarily disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an imbalance in the national power grid, Power and Energy Minister Anura Kar... Read More


Gill Century Sends Gujarat into IPL Final

SriLanka, May 30 -- Shubman Gill smashed a captain's century as Gujarat Titans stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Friday, ending teenage star Vaibhav Soor... Read More


American crude arrives for the first time

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A stock of American crude oil arrived in the country for the first time yesterday, steadying the fuel supply despite a possible price hike expected soon, an official said yesterda... Read More


Rain and strong winds likely across several areas

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Meteorology Department today forecast showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara El... Read More


Transport ministry secretary resigns

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Professor Kapila Perera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, has reportedly decided to resign from his post. According to sources, the pro... Read More