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Will electricity tariffs increase?
Will electricity tariffs increase?
The final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka today. MORE..
‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have signed a declaration for bringing peace to Gaza at a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el- Sheikh. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be made public tomorrow (14). MORE..
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Sri Lanka-China relations boast a long history and bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to residents of seven districts
Landslide warnings issued to residents of seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in seven districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is scheduled to attend the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka, as well as the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. MORE..
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. MORE..
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
A discussion regarding the proposed wage increase for plantation workers was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of representatives from plantation companies. MORE..
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
United States President Donald Trump landed in Egypt on Monday, where he will attend the Gaza ceasefire summit in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the White House. MORE..
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors who pleaded guilty to selling goods at inflated prices have been fined today (13) by the Ratnapura and Matugama Magistrate Courts. MORE..
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
The Supreme Court has ruled that a group of six police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Kottawa Police Station, violated the fundamental rights of a private bus owner by unlawfully arresting him without just cause. MORE..
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
At least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash on a steep mountain road in South Africa, authorities have said. MORE..
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women has held discussions with China’s top political advisor Wang Huning today (13). MORE..
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Colombo today, with Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year term. MORE..
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 45 individuals involved in illegal fishing practices during a series of operations conducted between September 29 and October 7, 2025. MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC to harness the potential of science, technology and innovation for regional prosperity and resilience, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated. MORE..
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed
Two Israeli lawmakers, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, displayed poster reading ‘genocide’ during US President Donald Trump’s speech at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, on Monday. MORE..
Donald Trump touts ‘dawn of a new Middle East’ in address to Israeli parliament
Donald Trump touts ‘dawn of a new Middle East’ in address to Israeli parliament
US President Donald Trump has told cheering Israeli lawmakers that “this is the historic dawn of a new Middle East”, after helping to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. MORE..
Development officer in Niyagama arrested for aiding and abetting bribery
Development officer in Niyagama arrested for aiding and abetting bribery
A Development Officer attached to the Niyagama Divisional Secretariat has been arrested today (13) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), on suspicion of aiding and abetting the acceptance of a bribe. MORE..
Netanyahu nominates Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ Donald Trump for country’s highest award
Netanyahu nominates Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ Donald Trump for country’s highest award
Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he has submitted Donald Trump’s nomination to be the first non-Israeli recipient of the Israel Prize - the country’s highest award. MORE..
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply
Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply. MORE..
Israel to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize next year
Israel to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize next year
Calling US President Donald Trump the “President of peace”, Israeli Parliament Speaker Amir Ohana today announced that he will rally support across the world to submit Trump’s candidacy for a Nobel Peace Prize next year. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Fire breaks out at building on Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Fire breaks out at building on Bauddhaloka Mawatha
A fire has broken out at a building located on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo. MORE..