Matara supermarket fined Rs. 100,000 for selling bottled water above MRP
The Matara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 100,000 on a supermarket in Matara for selling bottled water above the government-regulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the stipulated MRP for a…
Eran Wickramaratne outlines plan to revive Sri Lanka cricket
Former MP Eran Wickramaratne says that he accepted the chairmanship of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. Issuing a statement, Wickramaratne noted that…
Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports
Oil prices soared more than 6 per cent on worries about prolonged supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and fears of a lengthy US siege of Iranian ports, settling at their highest levels in weeks. US crude settled up…
Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage showcased at Los Angeles art and photography event
The America -Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society (ASPAS), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), hosted “The Beauty of Sri Lanka”, a vibrant photographic and art exhibition…
Special traffic and security plan for May Day rallies across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police have announced that a special traffic plan and security arrangements will be in place for May Day rallies and processions scheduled across the country on World Labour Day, May 1, 2026. According to the Police, the measures…
UN says Israeli attacks on Lebanon health services kill 100 since March 2
Since the start of the conflict, the number of attacks on healthcare in Lebanon has climbed to 149, leaving 100 dead and 233 injured, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). UN officials stressed that attacks on civilians, health workers,…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (30), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely in some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northcentral provinces…
Treasury Secretary requested rescheduling of COPF appearance, deputy minister clarifies
Deputy Minister of Mass Media Kaushalya Ariyarathne has clarified media reports regarding Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma informing the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) that he would be unable to appear before the committee on Thursday. Speaking to the media on…
Indictments against Ranil Wickremesinghe to be filed before next hearing, court informed
The Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (29) ordered authorities to either file charges or release former President Ranil Wickremesinghe before the next court date in a case related to the alleged misuse of public funds. The order was issued by…
No politics in sports: SJB moves against Eran
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has asked former MP Eran Wickramaratne to relinquish his party membership following his recent appointment to head Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said the party has accepted Wickramaratne’s resignation…