April 08 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, and North-central provinces and the Monaragala district. Per the advisory, valid for tomorrow (April 08), the Heat Index, the temperature felt…
Aid drive launched in Galle to support Cuban people
The ‘Jana Aragalaya Sandhanaya’ (People’s Struggle movement) has launched a program in Galle to collect aid for the Cuban people, who are facing hardships due to sanctions imposed by the United States. Organizers said the assistance gathered through the initiative…
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, according to Turkiye’s media reports. The Reuters news agency video showed a police…
Alliance Finance Wins Three Prestigious Honours at CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest non-banking financial institution, proudly secured three distinguished recognitions at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable finance, governance excellence, and responsible business practices. At this year’s awards,…
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage, and former Additional Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe, over corruption allegations. According to the Bribery Commission, the two…
President acknowledges low-quality coal affected power generation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today acknowledged that low-quality coal imports had affected electricity generation, but assured that any additional costs would not be passed on to consumers. Speaking in Parliament, the President said some coal-powered units had failed to generate…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts today (07). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 10…
Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said. The post Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested appeared first on Newswire.
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next bill
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units. Addressing the Parliament today, he said the concession will be provided during the next revision to the electricity…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 311.73 to Rs. 311.72, while…