Upcountry Train Derails Days After Services Resume
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) has alleged that train services on the Upcountry Railway Line were
Sri Lanka’s Fuel Import Bill Rises 61.6% to US$4.07 Billion
Sri Lanka spent US$4,072.1 million on fuel imports during the first eight months of 2026, according to the Central Bank
Consumer Affairs Authority Launches Island-Wide Raids Over Underweight Bread
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched an island-wide programme of special raids and follow-up investigations targeting traders and bakery
IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Align Domestic Fuel Prices with Global Market Rates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to allow domestic fuel prices to align with international market rates
Court of Appeal Orders Enforcement of Remaining Sentence Against Gnanasara Thero
The Court of Appeal today (October 5) ordered that steps be taken to enforce the remaining period of imprisonment
48-Hour Water Cut Announced for Several Areas in Katugastota
Water supply to several areas in Katugastota will be suspended for 48 hours due to essential maintenance work at
Expert Committee to Study Integration of Military Welfare Funds
A special discussion has been held at the Presidential Secretariat on the proposed integration of the National Defence Fund and
5,000 Government-Assisted Houses to Be Handed Over on World Habitat Day
Housing, Construction and Water Supply Minister Dr. H.M. Susil Ranasinghe has announced that 5,000 houses constructed with government assistance will
Trump Says Iran Has ‘Virtually Given Up’ Plans for Nuclear Weapons
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has “virtually given up” plans to develop nuclear weapons, describing the issue
Police and UDA Launch Joint Security Programme for 24 Colombo Housing Complexes
The Sri Lanka Police and the Urban Development Authority (UDA) have launched a joint programme to strengthen security and maintain