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ELECTRICTRICITY PRICES HIKED BY 15%

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The electricity consumers will start feeling the pinch from next month onwards, as the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) approved a 15% electricity tariff hike. The move came ... Read More


PRESIDENT DISSANAYAKE MEETS GERMAN PRESIDENT IN BERLIN

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today (11). The... Read More


CRUDE PRICES MAY DIP BELOW 50 US DOLLARS

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Global crude oil prices are facing downward pressure, with analysts from S&P Global and other outlets predicting a potential drop below 50 US Dollars per barrel this year. This ... Read More


PRISONS COMMISSIONER GENERAL FURTHER REMANDED

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Anuradhapura Prison Superintendent Mohan Karunaratne, arrested in connection with the alleged release of a prisoner not on the presidential amnesty list, has been remanded until ... Read More


MINISTER RATNAYAKE CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF COLOMBO PORT'S EASTERN TERMINAL

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Bimal Ratnayake, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, conducted a inspection of the Eastern Terminal at the Colombo Port which is currently under construction. During his v... Read More


PRESIDENT'S POSON POYA DAY MESSAGE

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake, in his Poson Poya message, called for unity to build a modern, morally grounded nation, believing such a transformation is essential for societ... Read More


POLICE RESCUE WOMAN SWEPT AWAY BY STRONG CURRENT

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- A woman who was swept away by a strong current while bathing at the Malwatu Oya Old Bridge bathing spot was rescued yesterday (9). The 54 year old resident of Hanwella was rescu... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS FOR TRANSPARENT PROBE INTO CUSTOMS CONTAINER INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is calling for a transparent investigation into allegations that containers were released without proper customs inspection. Speaking to the m... Read More


FATAL MOTORCYCLE COLLISION IN MEDAWCHCHIYA

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- 1 person has died on the spot following a collision between 2 motorcycles in Medwachchiya last night (9). The deceased has been identified as a 31-year-old resident of Kebithigo... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER'S POSON POYA DAY MESSAGE

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Poson Poya message, called for Sri Lanka to strive for self-sufficiency by following the path of Buddhism, aiming to restore its histor... Read More