Former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court on Wednesday (29), have been placed in a common ward at Welikada Prison, where they will be held with other general inmates. MORE..
30 May 2025 (2:30 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.7% in May 2025, compared to -2.0% in April 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
30 May 2025 (5:09 PM)
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 1,757 individuals from 485 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island. MORE..
30 May 2025 (2:43 PM)
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that consumers can now lodge complaints related to electricity breakdowns using the CEBCare App, CEBCare Web Portal, Web Self-Service, or by sending an SMS to the 1987 hotline.
30 May 2025 (9:03 PM)
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies. MORE..
30 May 2025 (8:42 AM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. MORE..
30 May 2025 (6:13 PM)