No change in Electricity Prices
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it has decided not to revise electricity tariffs. Addressing the media today, PUCSL Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal said that the existing tariff will remain for the next three months,…
Court dismisses Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. The anticipatory bail was dismissed by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today. During court…
Over 62,000 tourist arrivals in first 12 days of October
Sri Lanka has reported 62,741 tourist arrivals in the first 12 days of October 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). SLTDA data shows that 38,475 tourists arrived from 1st to 7th October and 24,266 tourists arrived…
Army hands back Karaitivu land to public after 35 years
The land where the Karaitivu Army Camp was located in Amparai has been handed back to the public after 35 years. The 10th Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, which was stationed on half an acre of land in Karaitivu since 1990,…
Afternoon showers expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Heavy falls of about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Uva…
Special Discussion on Increasing Estate Workers’ Wages Presided by the President
A special discussion was held yesterday (13) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in estate workers’ daily wage. The discussion focused on the proposal to raise the daily…
Ishara Sewwandi arrested in Nepal
Five suspects, including Ishara Sewwandi, wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court, have been arrested in Nepal, police said. Sewwandi, a 25-year-old woman identified as the main suspect, was accused of…
Sri Lanka’s Expo Leisure Wins Dual Honors at World Travel Awards 2025
Expo Leisure has triumphed at the World Travel Awards 2025, becoming one of the first Sri Lankan companies to secure top honors in both inbound and outbound travel categories. The company’s subsidiaries, Classic Travel and Classic Destinations, were recognized for…
Pakistan request T20I series in Sri Lanka ahead of 2026 World Cup
Pakistan have requested to tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match T20 International series, with discussions between the two cricket boards currently underway, according to Pakistan’s Express Tribune. The series has been proposed for January 8, 10, and…
“If Not India, Who?” Palestine Envoy Asks New Delhi To Lead Gaza Reconstruction
Palestine’s Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh urged New Delhi to use its relationship with Israel constructively – including to press for accountability – and to be a major partner in any reconstruction plan for Gaza New Delhi: Palestine’s Ambassador…