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CEB seeks a tariff hike in 2026 1Q

India, Jan. 2 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on December 24, 2025, seeking an 11.57% increase in electricity tariffs... Read More


President receives blessings from Amarapura Maha Nikaya

India, Jan. 2 -- Blessings for the New Year were extended to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by the Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithreemurthi Maha Nayaka Thera, the Supreme Prelate of the Sri... Read More


Proposal submitted for electricity tariff hike in early 2026

India, Jan. 2 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to revise electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2026. The board ... Read More


40% of Kadawatha-Mirigama Central Expressway completed

India, Jan. 2 -- Approximately 40% of the construction work on the first phase of the Central Expressway, spanning from Kadawatha to Mirigama, is now complete, according to Transport, Highways, and Ur... Read More


Underworld has no future, says Justice Minister

India, Jan. 2 -- Organised crime groups will meet their end under the current administration, regardless of who initiated them, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney Hars... Read More


Youth arrested following death of teenage girl

India, Jan. 2 -- An 18-year-old youth identified as Rumesh Lakshan has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police in connection with the death of a teenage girl who jumped into the Gin Oya in Nainamadama.... Read More


Youth dies in collision with tipper truck

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A motorcyclist died and two others sustained serious injuries following a collision with a tipper truck in the Kanguweli area yesterday (31) evening. Muthur Police report that th... Read More


IPS study highlights widespread gender-based violence faced by Sri Lankan female migrant workers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has revealed the extent and nature of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by Sri Lankan female mi... Read More


Visitor arrested for prison drug attempt

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Kalutara North Police arrested a 27-year-old man who attempted to smuggle four types of narcotics worth over Rs. 400,000 to an inmate at the Kalutara Prison. The illegal substanc... Read More


Devotees gather at Kataragama to seek blessings for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A vast number of devotees from across the country arrived at the sacred city of Kataragama today (01) to seek blessings for the newly dawned year 2026. Many pilgrims had arrived ... Read More