The National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd. has requested the PUCSL for a further 15% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter (April - June) of 2026, in addition to the 10% tariff increase that has already been implemented for the same quarter. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 08.00 a.m. tomorrow (09). MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:02 PM)
Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran s ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva said on Wednesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:00 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:31 PM)
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded notable gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increasing by 885.14 points, representing a rise of 4.21%. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (4:57 PM)