Sanath Nishantha to pay electric bills of SLPP low-income families

After settling the controversial electricity bill of MP Namal Rajapaksa, State Minister for Water Supply Sanath Nishantha has decided to pay the electric bills of low-income families of members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).



Chairman of CEYPETCO and CPSTL Uvais Mohamed resigns

Mohamed Uvais Mohamed, Chairman of both Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals LTD (CPSTL) has resigned from his posts.



Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge wins Asian Games athletics medal after 17 years

Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge bagged a silver medal in the women’s javelin throw in the Asian Games this evening (October 03).



World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation progress

The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka’s economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as an appreciation in its currency.



Sri Lanka President slams western media, says no to international probe

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe slammed the allegations levelled in the documentary aired by British television network Channel 4 during an interview with an international broadcaster Deutsche Welle based in Germany.



Sri Lanka Bondholder Lawsuit Should Be Put on Hold, U.S. Says

The US government said a bondholder’s lawsuit against Sri Lanka over the country’s historic debt default should be put on hold.



Sri Lanka to launch new vehicle revenue license system (eRL 2.0) on October 7

Sri Lanka will introduce the new motor vehicle revenue license system (eRL 2.0) on October 07, 2023.



World’s leading tech companies deeply criticize Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill

Leading tech companies including social media in the world have deeply criticized moves by the Sri Lanka Government to implement regulation of the Internet, stating that “the Bill provides for a draconian system to stifle dissent and Sri Lankans’ rights to expression”.



Sri Lanka Government says No more emergency purchases of medicines

The Sri Lanka Government has decided to suspend emergency purchases of medicines with immediate effect.



IMF unveils 16-point plan to address governance challenges in Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sixteen priority actions in its recently released Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka to address systematic and severe governance weaknesses and deep-rooted corruption vulnerabilities across State functions in order to unlock the country’s growth potential.



Corrupt elements use Parliament, Finance Ministry to evade taxes

Influential corrupt elements within the state revenue collection apparatus had with the help of the Finance Ministry brought in amendments to relevant laws to stifle the revenue collection process, Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans Mahindananda Aluthgamage said yesterday (October 01).



CEYPETCO and Lanka IOC increases fuel prices

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have decided to increase fuel prices with effect from midnight today (October 01).



Sinopec increases fuel prices in Sri Lanka

Sinopec Energy Lanka has announced a revision of their fuel prices effective from 6:00 PM today (October 01).



Sri Lanka introduces insurance scheme for Animals

Animal lovers in Sri Lanka are in for some good news with a comprehensive pet insurance scheme to be launched next Wednesday, coinciding with World Animal Day, by the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC).



Niluka Karunaratne announces retirement

Sri Lankan badminton player Niluka Karunaratne has officially announced his retirement today (October 01).



Sri Lanka begins system to issue e-bills for water

Sri Lanka will begin issuing e-bills for water across selected areas of the country today (October 01).