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Domestic fuel prices likely to be revised at end of September

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A revision of domestic fuel prices is likely at the end of September following increases in global crude oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Energy Minister Anu... Read More


Foundation stones to be laid for four hospital projects worth over seven billion rupees

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the foundation stone-laying ceremonies for four major hospital development projects worth seven billion one hundred and fort... Read More


Suspect arrested with drugs worth Rs. 20 million

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Suspect was arrested in the Kirulapone area along with 2 kilograms and 500 grams of drugs valued at around Rs. 20 million. The arrest was made by the Police Special Task Force ... Read More


Heavy rain above 100mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts that, due to atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka, skies across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, alongs... Read More


Drugs worth Rs. 320mn found in abandoned luggage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A drug consignment was discovered inside two luggage bags abandoned at Katunayake Airport. The value is reported to be Rs. 320 million. Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


Court summons Colombo National Hospital director over Sallay health report

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena issued notices ordering the Director of the Colombo National Hospital to appear in court on September 22nd to show cause for failing to submit a ... Read More


Cabinet approves additional Rs. 2.5bn for Yala paddy purchases

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Cabinet approved allocating an additional 2,500 million rupees to the Paddy Marketing Board to ensure the successful implementation of the 2026 Yala season paddy purchasing prog... Read More


Sri Lanka faces tough choices to meet IMF dollar reserve targets

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- As an IMF team arrives in Colombo to assess Sri Lanka's economic performance, attention has turned to the country's foreign exchange reserve accumulation. Rebuilding dollar rese... Read More


Namal behind Archchuna's political makeover, Anuruddha claims

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Former Member of Parliament Indika Anuruddha stated that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa was solely responsible for changing the perspectiv... Read More


Former Air Force chief Donald Perera appears before FCID over MiG deal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Former Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division to record a statement regarding the controversial Mi... Read More