Category: Local News

Power sector employees in Sri Lanka engaged in strike action have been ordered to report to work immediately following the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), even as electricity unions say they will continue their trade union action despite most of their demands being addressed.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has increased the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (March 10).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government expects to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people.

Former Deputy Inspector General of the Criminal Investigation Department, Prasad Ranasinghe, was arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption at around 11:45 AM today, (March 10), over allegations of corruption.

School transport operators in Sri Lanka have decided to increase their fares by 5 percent starting today (March 10), following the recent rise in fuel prices.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) says there will be no increase in bus fares in Sri Lanka despite the recent rise in diesel prices.

Seven special flights are scheduled to operate in Sri Lanka today (March 10) as several Middle Eastern countries partially reopen their airspace despite ongoing regional tensions.

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective March 10, 2026.

Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena was remanded until March 24, 2026, after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of illegally accumulating assets worth Rs. 243.8 million.

Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations that he illegally acquired assets worth Rs. 243.8 million.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was officially abolished at midnight on March 8, 2026, and from today (March 9) its functions will be carried out by six newly established companies under a major restructuring of Sri Lanka’s electricity sector.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. says that 3,700 metric tons of gas will be released to the market today (March 09).

Twenty-two Iranian sailors were released from a Sri Lankan hospital on Sunday after being rescued from a warship sunk by a U.S. submarine.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that women, who represent 52 percent of the country’s population, play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy and national development through their contributions across multiple sectors.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has described women as the “true pillar” of Sri Lanka’s society and economy, calling for them to be recognized as active partners in national development rather than just beneficiaries.

The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) conducted a special ceremony yesterday (March 06) to award scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans under its educational empowerment programme.