President announces new relief package
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka. Addressing the Parliament today (07), President Dissanayake said attention was focused on three…
‘Minister lying’: Ajith Perera cites report showing power cuts
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has criticised the government over power interruptions, questioning the Energy Minister’s claim that no power cuts had taken place. Ajith P. Perera said the Energy Minister had told Parliament that there had been no power…
WATCH : Special Statement President AKD
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Notable rise in online “Avurudu Kumari” scams, SLCERT warns
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. In a…
SLC responds to false report, reveals names after fitness controversy
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected a report claiming that 19 national players had failed the Physical Performance Test, stating the information circulated was factually incorrect. In a statement, SLC said the report aired on April 3 was “factually incorrect…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), compared to Monday, with the selling rate remaining unchanged at Rs. 318. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
Activist says charged for claiming COVID burials were safe despite Cabinet apology
An activist has written to the President alleging malicious conduct by state authorities over his arrest related to comments made during the COVID-19 pandemic and the forced cremation policy. In a letter dated April 6, Chirantha Amerasinghe said he was…
2,712 children on surgery waiting list at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children has a total of 2,712 children on its surgical waiting list, Health Deputy Minister Hansaka Wijemuni revealed in Parliament. He revealed the figures in response to a question raised by MP Rohini Wijerathne. Accordingly, 1,025…
Auspicious Times 2026
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Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured the public that any scheduled power cuts will be announced prior to implementation, stressing that the government will only disrupt electricity supply under planned circumstances. Responding to concerns raised by SJB MP Mujibur…