China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
Sri Lanka’s diplomatic failure to secure a concrete debt relief framework from China, its largest bilateral lender, is blocking access […]
Parliament Update: Online Safety Bill to be tabled today
The Online Safety Bill, which has come under fire for some of its controversial aspects, is due to be presented […]
LANDSLIDE WARNING: 8 districts on Amber advisory
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in eight districts, as heavy rainfall […]
Namal’s 2.6mn electricity bill paid by MP Sanath Nishantha, Namal unaware of said bill
State Minister Sanath Nishantha has claimed to have paid Rs 2.6 million for the electricity bill related to MP Namal […]
World Temperance Day: Liquor shops to remain closed
All wine stores and liquor sales outlets across the island will remain closed tomorrow (03), in view of the World […]
Heroin stuffed plantains at Kalutara prison
Security officials at the Kalutara Prison have recovered a substance suspected to be heroin, concealed inside plantains. Reportedly , this […]
Nipah virus update: low chance of spread in Sri Lanka
The threat of the Nipah virus spreading to Sri Lanka from India remains minimal, Sri Lanka’s health ministry said on […]
CEB to submit detailed report on electricity tariff hike request to PUCSL
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to submit the facts and data relating to the request to increase the […]
CEYPETCO & LIOC: revised prices announced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has increased its retail fuel prices with effect from today (02). Accordingly, the price of […]
Drunk three-wheel driver critically injures pregnant nurse
A pregnant woman has been critically injured after being hit by a three-wheeler on a pedestrian crossing in the Puttalam […]