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Fuel prices remain below cost-recovery levels despite November hikes - Verite Research

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka's November fuel price increases have failed to bring pump prices in line with cost-recovery levels, with both diesel and Petrol 92 continuing to be sold below the prices... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa produced before Colombo Magistrate's Court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court today in connection with the ongoing proceedings in the Krrish transacti... Read More


Raid Amazones returns to Sri Lanka after two-year break

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka is hosting the world-renowned women-only adventure event, Raid Amazones, after a two-year break, with around 300 French participants taking part in a series of sporting ... Read More


Minister questions PUCSL public hearing despite no tariff hike proposal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday questioned the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) decision to hold public hearing on electricity tariffs, despite the N... Read More


West Asian crisis lands cash strapped SriLankan Airlines in further turbulence

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The West Asian crisis, coupled with the resulting surge in fuel prices, has placed the cash-strapped national carrier, SriLankan Airlines (SLA), under further strain, with the aut... Read More


Opposition claims no youth included in Sri Lankan delegation to BIMSTEC Youth Summit

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Opposition today alleged that not a single youth representative was included in the Sri Lankan delegation that participated in the BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 held in India. MP... Read More


Janaki Siriwardena further remanded in Krrish case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Former director of Krrish Group Janaki Siriwardena, who is in remand custody over the alleged Krrish financial transaction, was further remanded till November 20 by Colombo Chief ... Read More


Sri Lanka Freedom Party no longer a recognised political party

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Election Commission has informed the factions of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) that the party cannot currently be considered a formally recognised political party. The C... Read More


Varuni Bogahawatta, four others remanded until November 20

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, who served as the Officer-in-Charge of the Administration Branch at Kotawila Police Station, and four other suspects have been remanded until N... Read More


Gampaha Magistrate who ordered contempt action against IGP transferred

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne has been transferred to the Judges' Training Institute with immediate effect, following his request to initiate contempt of court proceedings ... Read More