NEWS ALERTNSO decides against seeking electricity tariff hike for year-end quarterThe National System Operator (NSO) has announced that it will not seek an increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026, covering the period from October to December, citing favourable hydrological conditions and expectations of above-normal rainfall.15m agoGovt. to clear farmers' pension backlog and resume arrears paymentsThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has taken steps to provide monthly pension payments exceeding Rs. 415 million to 170,950 farmers aged 60 and above through 3,975 post offices across the country.39m agoNagapattinam – Kankesanthurai ferry fares reduced; passengers allowed 30 kg free luggageThe one-way ferry fare between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai has been reduced by INR. 500, while passengers will now be allowed to carry up to 30 kg of luggage free of charge.1h agoNagapattinam – Kankesanthurai ferry fares reduced; passengers allowed 30 kg free luggageThe one-way ferry fare between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai has been reduced by INR. 500, while passengers will now be allowed to carry up to 30 kg of luggage free of charge.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHeroin and Ice worth Rs. 3 billion found aboard seized fishing trawlerA fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka was found to be carrying more than 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and over 50 kg of heroin, with an estimated street value of Rs. 3 billion.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHeroin and Ice worth Rs. 3 billion found aboard seized fishing trawlerA fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka was found to be carrying more than 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and over 50 kg of heroin, with an estimated street value of Rs. 3 billion.2h agoTrump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to 'transfer the love' for himUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Nov 4) the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.2h agoTrump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to 'transfer the love' for himUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Nov 4) the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.2h agoLung cancer cases in Sri Lanka rise by 50% since 2010, experts warnLung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.2h agoLung cancer cases in Sri Lanka rise by 50% since 2010, experts warnLung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.2h agoTwo arrested for demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom and making death threats in UnawatunaTwo individuals including a teenager have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom while issuing death threats.2h agoTwo arrested for demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom and making death threats in UnawatunaTwo individuals including a teenager have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom while issuing death threats.2h agoIsrael's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlockIsrael's President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties on whom to task with forming a new coalition government, after he received the official results of a general election last week he said had no clear winner.3h agoIsrael's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlockIsrael's President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties on whom to task with forming a new coalition government, after he received the official results of a general election last week he said had no clear winner.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFishing trawler carrying 10 sacks of suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita HarbourA multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (05) has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour along with five suspects and 10 sacks suspected to contain narcotics, police said.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFishing trawler carrying 10 sacks of suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita HarbourA multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (05) has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour along with five suspects and 10 sacks suspected to contain narcotics, police said.3h agoFinal decision on proposed electricity tariff revision expected next weekThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it expects to announce its final decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of this year next week.3h agoFinal decision on proposed electricity tariff revision expected next weekThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it expects to announce its final decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of this year next week.3h agoIrish national rescued from strong sea current at Mirissa BeachA 44-year-old Irish national has been rescued by police lifesaving officers after being swept away by a strong sea current while swimming at Mirissa Beach.3h agoIrish national rescued from strong sea current at Mirissa BeachA 44-year-old Irish national has been rescued by police lifesaving officers after being swept away by a strong sea current while swimming at Mirissa Beach.3h agoSri Lanka and Kenya discuss strengthening bilateral cooperationPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.3h agoSri Lanka and Kenya discuss strengthening bilateral cooperationPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.3h agoHeavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka todayThe Department of Meteorology has warned that fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (05), with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.4h agoHeavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka todayThe Department of Meteorology has warned that fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (05), with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.4h agoRepublicans call for Donald Trump to change course after midterm drubbingPresident Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races.4h agoRepublicans call for Donald Trump to change course after midterm drubbingPresident Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races.4h agoSri Lanka’s national poverty line rises to Rs. 17,742 Sri Lanka’s official national poverty line has increased to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics.4h agoSri Lanka’s national poverty line rises to Rs. 17,742 Sri Lanka’s official national poverty line has increased to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics.4h agoParliament to debate supplementary estimate for Air Force UAV system todayParliament is scheduled to debate and approve Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.261 billion, today (05), following a decision reached at the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held yesterday.4h agoParliament to debate supplementary estimate for Air Force UAV system todayParliament is scheduled to debate and approve Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.261 billion, today (05), following a decision reached at the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held yesterday.4h agoBritish Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendumThe British pound has risen to its highest overall level since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago.4h agoBritish Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendumThe British pound has risen to its highest overall level since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago.4h agoNEWS ALERTLanka IOC & Sinopec increase Octane 95 petrol priceLanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight today (04).11h agoNEWS ALERTLanka IOC & Sinopec increase Octane 95 petrol priceLanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight today (04).11h ago'Batuwatte Chamara' helped plot Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s assassination, police tells courtThe Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (04) that underworld figure Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara,” had jointly planned...11h ago'Batuwatte Chamara' helped plot Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s assassination, police tells courtThe Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (04) that underworld figure Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara,” had jointly planned...11h agoZelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefireUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given the country's highest award for women to the US First Lady, Melania Trump. 11h agoZelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefireUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given the country's highest award for women to the US First Lady, Melania Trump. 11h ago
