Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. Under the new scheme, small fishing boats will receive a subsidy of Rs. 50 per litre, while multi‑day fishing vessels will…
Afternoon showers expected in several Provinces today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers may occur in the Hambanthota and Ampara districts in the morning. …
Sun directly overhead in 8 areas including Dehiwala today
The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to its apparent northward relative motion, the Department of Meteorology said. Today (April 7), the sun will be directly overhead at around…
Sinopec further increases Super Diesel price
Sinopec increased the price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 per litre to Rs. 600, effective from midnight last night. CPC and Lanka IOC have not changed their fuel prices. The post Sinopec further increases Super Diesel price appeared first…
9 Indian Policemen Sentenced to Death in Custodial Death Case
A court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced nine policemen to death over the 2020 custodial deaths of trader P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district. The court termed the incident a “rarest of rare” case, citing…
CMB Central Bus Stand first-phase repairs to be completed before New Year season
The first phase of refurbishment work at the Colombo Central Bus Terminal is nearing completion, with authorities aiming to hand over the upgraded facilities to the public ahead of the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The project is…
Bedsheets turn out to be cigarettes: 3.38 million sticks caught by Customs
Sri Lanka Customs seized 3.38 million foreign cigarettes illegally imported into the country, concealed in a container declared as bedsheets. The consignment was detected during an inspection of a suspicious container shipped from Dubai in November 2025, Customs said….
240 complaints received through ‘1995’ wildlife hotline in 5 months
A total of 240 complaints related to wildlife and forest offences have been received through the ‘1995 Surakimu’ hotline within five months of its launch, the Ministry of Environment said. The hotline and rapid response unit were introduced on November…
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoing energy disruptions, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Russia’s TASS news agency. Technical and financial details are still being finalised, he…
12-hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas on Tuesday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Homagama Zone 02 areas on Tuesday (07) due to prevailing dry weather conditions. Accordingly, water supply will be suspended in Homagama town, Wekanda, Pinketha Road,…