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….
Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House
A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in political rights and civil liberties in 2025, even as global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year. In its Freedom in…
GMOA Suspends Trade Union Action Pending Thursday Talks
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended the ongoing doctors’ strike after the Health Minister agreed to hold a discussion on Thursday. The islandwide strike, which disrupted routine hospital services, was launched over concerns related to doctor transfers and…
Seven women, manager arrested in brothel raid
Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of a massage centre in Seeduwa last night (05). The raid was carried out by officers of the Seeduwa Police, who said…
Three killed in separate wild elephant attacks
Three persons were killed in two separate wild elephant attacks reported in Eppawala and Mahiyanganaya yesterday morning (05), Police said. According to Police, two individuals were killed following a wild elephant attack in the Amunukole area within the Eppawala Police…
Sun directly overhead over 6 areas today at 12:13 noon
The sun will be directly overhead over several areas of Sri Lanka today (06), including Beruwala, Gurulubadda, Rakwana, Godakawela, Udawalawe and Thanamalwila, the Department of Meteorology said. This will occur at approximately 12:13 noon as part of the apparent northward…
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Showers may…
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as the Government moves to stabilise supplies following disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Speaking at a public meeting in Matara…
LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700
LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citing prevailing market conditions. According to the company, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder in the Colombo district has been increased…
Litro increases domestic LP gas prices from midnight
Litro Gas Lanka has increased domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (5). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder has been increased by Rs. 775 to Rs. 4,765. The 5kg cylinder price has been increased by Rs….