Sri Lanka Government extends deadline for SriLankan Airlines restructuring amid debt crisis

The Sri Lankan government has taken significant steps to revitalize its national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, amidst mounting debt challenges.



No-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena handed over

The no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was handed over to Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne today (March 05).



Railway trade unions in Sri Lanka announce 24-hour token strike over salary cuts

Railway employees affiliated with several trade unions of Sri Lanka Railways have decided to launch a 24-hour token strike, effective from midnight today (March 05).



Basil Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka

Former Finance Minister of Sri Lanka and Founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Basil Rajapaksa, returned to Sri Lanka this morning (March 05).



Sri Lanka President says 42 new laws enacted for economic transformation, 62 laws due for enactment

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that over the past 14 months, the Parliament has enacted 42 new laws to facilitate the country’s economic transformation.



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from March 05, 2024.



Electricity tariff to be reduced by 21.9% from midnight today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given its approval to revised electricity tariffs, effective from midnight today (March 04).



Court extends enjoining order safeguarding Sarath Fonseka’s positions in SJB until March 19, 2024

Colombo Chief District Judge Sandun Withanage has extended the enjoining order, which prevents the removal of Sarath Fonseka from his positions within the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB).



Two former Sri Lankan police officers sentenced to death over custodial death

The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death two former police officers today (March 04), who were attached to the Peliyagoda Police station.



Manna Roshan’s brother killed in Hanwella shooting

A 31-year-old man was killed and another injured following a shooting at Niripola area in Hanwella this morning (March 04).



Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) files objections to injunction preventing suspension of Sarath Fonseka

The Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has informed the courts that it intends to file objections requesting to invalidate the injunction issued, preventing the suspension of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s party membership and his positions within the party, and from taking disciplinary action against him.



Ceylon Electricity Board ends financial year 2023 with Massive Profits

The financial performance of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is largely positive as it ended the financial year 2023 with a massive profit.



Electricity and Fuel supply declared as essential services in Sri Lanka

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued, declaring all services related to the supply of electricity as well as the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel as essential services in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lankan President calls for grass-root level national program to modernize agriculture

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed relevant officials to develop a national program integrating public and private sectors for successful agriculture modernization initiatives.



UN rights chief raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement credible accountability measures, investigating and prosecuting both past and present human rights violations and economic crimes.



Sri Lanka seeks five-month hold on bondholder suit

Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country’s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors.