CEB proposes 6.8% tariff revision – PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says the tariff revision for the last quarter of 2025 submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) proposes a 6.8% tariff hike. The PUCSL has announced that it will seek public opinion…
Nochchiyagama injured wild elephant treated
Officials from the Kukulkatuwa Beat Office of Wilpattu National Park have intervened to provide treatment for an injured wild elephant in the Nochchiyagama–Meegasdigiliya area. According to the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the officers had found the elephant following a tip-off…
Man wrongfully assaulted in Ramboda dies by suicide, police probe link to viral video
Police say an individual who had been wrongfully assaulted after being assumed to be a thief in Ramboda has died by suicide. Media reports suggest that the death was linked to a video published on social media. According to the…
Shooting incident reported in Ambalangoda
A man sustained minor injuries after being targeted in a shooting incident in Ambalangoda, police said. The incident occurred on Heenatiya Road in Wathugedara on Tuesday when two men on a motorcycle opened fire at a three-wheeler carrying several individuals….
Aragalaya in Nepal : Prime Minister resigns
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli tendered his resignation on Tuesday, hours after hundreds of protesters entered his office over ‘corruption’, social media ban, ANI reported. The post Aragalaya in Nepal : Prime Minister resigns appeared first on Newswire.
Colombo Hockey Association Brings Down Curtains on 2025 League and Knockout Tournaments
The Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) concluded its 2025 League and Knockout tournaments in grand style, marking yet another milestone in the nation’s hockey calendar. Over the course of two and a half months, nearly 110 matches were contested across four…
Press Council Act to be amended to suit digital age
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today announced that Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the Sri Lanka Press Council Act No. 5 of 1973. Minister Jayatissa said the current Press Council Act has not been updated to reflect contemporary…
Indonesia police release footage of arrest of Sri Lankan underworld group
Indonesia police have released dramatic video footage showing the arrest of a group of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures. The post Indonesia police release footage of arrest of Sri Lankan underworld group appeared first on Newswire.
ICE chemical containers were cleared through official Customs process : Minister
The two containers linked to crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production were released through the authorized Customs process, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “These containers were examined and cleared by Customs. However, Customs has launched an internal inquiry into potential gaps and malpractices,…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (09 Sept), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.26 to Rs. 298.25, while…