Minister reiterates substandard coal costs will not be passed on to public
The government will not pass any financial burden arising from substandard coal shipments onto electricity consumers, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at the post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday (2), the minister…
No bus fare hike despite fuel price increase: Deputy minister
There will be no increase in bus fares despite the recent fuel price hike, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. He stated that bus fares are revised only in accordance with the existing bus fare revision formula…
Train services on Kelani Valley line to be restricted due to Cotta Road crossing repairs
Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be restricted from 9.30 a.m. on Saturday (6) until 7.30 a.m. on Sunday (7) due to essential rehabilitation work at the Cotta Road railway crossing between Baseline and Narahenpita railway stations….
Colombo to host China-Sri Lanka Friendship Cup Dragon Boat Festival on June 13
Colombo will host the 2026 Dragon Boat Culture Festival and China-Sri Lanka Friendship Cup Dragon Boat Race on June 13 at the Port City Beach Plaza, bringing together sports, culture and culinary experiences in a celebration of friendship between China…
AirTrunk to invest $21 billion in India data centre
Australia’s AirTrunk has signed a letter of intent for land allotment in India’s western state of Maharashtra for a data centre where it will invest $21.05 billion, the state’s chief minister said in a post on X. Here are some…
CBSL launches ‘Be Scam Proof’ Campaign against financial fraud
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today launched a month-long national awareness campaign titled “Be Scam Proof”, aimed at strengthening public awareness and resilience against financial scams across the country. Speaking at the launch event in Colombo, CBSL Governor…
Rs. 1.1 bn project to restore Colombo–Katunayake Expressway lights approved
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including the Kerawalapitiya Interchange, following extensive damage caused by theft and vandalism. According to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, nearly 85%…
Contract awarded for Lot A of Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project
The Cabinet has approved awarding the construction contract for Lot A of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, a key initiative to strengthen Sri Lanka’s renewable energy infrastructure. The project, which was cleared earlier this year, consists of two components,…
India’s visa rule change: Foreigners need to apply for stay extension within 180 days
India has introduced some key changes in immigration rules, aimed at easing compliance while tightening procedural clarity. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing key changes to registration timelines, emergency provisions,…
Supreme Court concludes hearing of Pillayan’s FR petition
The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Oral submissions in the case were completed…