NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs. 13.2 billion, while assuring that customer deposits remain unaffected and banking operations continue as normal. In a corporate disclosure issued…
Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets have been increased by Rs. 20, from midnight today (06). According to the Association, food prices have been increased due to…
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). According to the government, a service fee will not be charged for transactions of up to a maximum of Rs. 5000…
12‑hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a 12‑hour water cut will take place today (06) for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone No. 01). In a notice, the Board said that the water cut for Padukka and the…
Chinese man arrested over murder of Chinese woman in Kohuwala
A 26‑year‑old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder of a Chinese woman in Kohuwala on March 23, 2026. The suspect was apprehended on Sunday (05) at a hotel on…
SLMA launches Public Health Programme for New Year season
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has announced a special public health programme ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, aimed at encouraging healthy eating patterns and physical activity among the public. The initiative, organized by the SLMA’s Non‑Communicable…
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According to the Police, the arrests were made on Sunday (05), during a raid carried out in the D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha area…
SJB will only join hands with UNP, no alliance with Rajapaksas: Marikkar
The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, will only join hands with the United National Party (UNP), SJB MP S.M. Marikkar said. “Imagine I got together with a girl. The father opposes. We run away and get married. The father…
VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026
The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied through electronic platforms by non-resident service providers. According to WEB Notice No. PN/VAT/2025-03, originally issued on…
Litro Gas: 12.5kg Cylinder Prices Range above Rs. 5,100 in Some Districts
Litro Gas Lanka has announced district-wise LP gas prices effective from April 6, 2026, with prices varying across the country depending on distribution and transport costs. According to the new price list, the 12.5kg domestic gas cylinder ranges from Rs….