Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs.
Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Jayakody said...
Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into several beneficial agreements with foreign...
Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.
The bodies of three individuals suspected...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate moves to Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 Jan), compared to Monday, with...
Landslide warnings issued to four districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings to four districts, effective until 08.30 am tomorrow (Jan 07).
According to the NBRO, amber...
Police officer apologizes to journalist over unlawful arrest
Chief Inspector Niyomal Fernando of the Cinnamon Garden Police Station has formally apologized to journalist Kalpa Gunaratne, following allegations that his fundamental rights were...
Low-pressure area : Naval and fishing communities urged to remain vigilant
The Department of Meteorology has urged the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant as the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal,...
GMOA to decide on Union Action on Wednesday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will hold a special central committee meeting on Wednesday (07 Jan), to decide on...
Fuel prices increased
Ceypetco fuel prices will be revised from midnight today.
Auto Diesel increased by Rs.2 to Rs.279
Super Diesel increased by Rs.5 to Rs.323
Petrol Octane 95 increased...
Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Vice Chairman
Former Member of Parliament Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as a Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), the party announced.
The appointment has...
- Advertisement -