Category: Local News

Water tariffs in Sri Lanka will be increased by 3% from January 2024, the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasized the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Vehicle of State Minister Sanath Nishantha had collided with another vehicle in front of the Modara Wella church in Marawila this morning (December 29) causing damages to both vehicles.

Prices of all liquor products produced by the Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) are expected to increase from January 01, 2024.

Fuel demand in Sri Lanka has decreased by 50% during the current Christmas season compared to 2022, President of the Fuel Station Owners Association, Kumara Rajapaksa said on Thursday (December 28).

Fuel and Gas will be exempted from the Port and Airport Levy when imposing the Value Added Tax (VAT) from January 01, 2024, Tax Advisor of the Ministry of Finance, Thanuja Perera said today (December 28).

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made new appointments to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has big plans to increase its public bus fleet by acquiring 200 new buses in 2024.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has warned the public to verify TRCSL registration when purchasing mobile phones.

Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed his appreciation about operations to arrest drug traffickers, saying it is a progressive step of the government.

The chief custodian of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, Somipala. T. Ratnayaka, has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 38-pound golden tray, which was donated to the Kataragama Devalaya by a devotee.

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Harin Fernando has issued a special gazette notification suspending the registration of governing bodies for 5 sports in Sri Lanka.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday he will visit Sri Lanka and Cambodia on a four-day tour from January 09 to strengthen Japan’s relations with the two Asian countries.

Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said on Tuesday that the country has launched an operation to arrest and repatriate 30 Sri Lankan criminal bosses who operate from outside the country.

Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella at his residence regarding a controversial drug transaction.

A 46-year-old inmate named P.G. Sunil, who was in Kalutara Prison died early this morning (December 26) after being hospitalized due to an assault, prison sources said.