Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisions: PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not be passed on to electricity consumers through future electricity tariff revisions. In a statement issued today, the PUCSL said only reasonable…
Police issue warning on social media use during New Year holidays
Police have warned the public to be cautious about their social media activity when leaving home during the New Year holidays, highlighting risks linked to digital footprints. In a notice, police advised against sharing real-time updates or check-ins, noting that…
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR boost likely
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing his fitness tests, sources said. Pathirana, who had been sidelined due to injury concerns, has now cleared the required fitness assessments…
Fairly heavy 75 mm showers expected in several areas today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00…
US and Iran fail to reach agreement after historic peace talks in Pakistan – US
The United States says it is still awaiting a clear commitment from Iran on the nuclear issue, as high-stakes talks between the two countries entered a second day in Pakistan. US Vice President JD Vance, who is leading the American…
India says it will surge nuclear energy capacity by more than 1,000% in next 21 years
We take a look at the evolution of India’s ambitious nuclear power generation programme over the decades and how it will achieve its 100 GW target by 2047 The country has a three-stage nuclear power programme: pressurised heavy water reactors,…
ADB slashes Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook for third time
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut Bangladesh’s economic growth further to 4 percent for the current fiscal year 2025–26 from its previous projection of 4.7 percent amid a fuel price spike and disruption in global supply chains due to…
CID launches probe into coal imports since 2009; Lanka Coal confirms police protection
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an investigation into coal imports since 2009, following a complaint lodged by the Presidential Secretary today. Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd confirmed that special police protection was provided to its office this afternoon…
Harsha questions Sri Lanka’s absence at Indian Ocean Conference
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the absence of Sri Lanka at a regional forum, raising concerns over the country’s representation at the Indian Ocean Conference. In a post on X, de Silva asked why Sri Lanka was not…
12 refined fuel shipments expected in April : CPC
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Janaka Rajakaruna, says 12 shipments of refined fuel are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April. He said that the country maintains sufficient fuel stocks without any shortages and that the ordered shipments…