Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from June 30

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Friday (June 30).



Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approves electricity tariff revision

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the electricity tariff revision with effect from tomorrow (July 01).



Sri Lanka President confident Sri Lanka will overcome bankruptcy status by September 2023

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed confidence that Sri Lanka would overcome its bankruptcy status by September, 2023.



Sri Lanka President Urges Business Leaders to Educate Workforce on Domestic Debt Optimization

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed members of the Chambers, business leaders and unions regarding the Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO), during meetings held yesterday (June 29) at the Presidential Secretariat.



Free entrance to Dehiwala Zoo on July 3 for children under 12-years of age

Children under 12 years of age will be given the opportunity to visit the zoo free of charge on July 03, 2023, National Zoological Gardens announced.



Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa takes office as 19th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed duties as the 19th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (June 30).



Sri Lanka welcomes more cooperation with China, rejects ‘debt trap’ claims

China has invested a lot in Sri Lanka in recent years and Sri Lanka looks forward to expanding the mutually beneficial partnership, Ali Sabry, Sri Lanka’s minister of foreign affairs, told the media during his visit to China.



President appoints new members to Election Commision and Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed members to the Election Commission and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday (June 29).



Lottery ticket prices in Sri Lanka to be increased from July

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) and the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) have decided to increase the prices of their lottery tickets.



Vijayakala Maheswaran admitted to the ICU of Chilaw Hospital

Former Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Chilaw Hospital after sustaining injuries after the van she was travelling in crashed onto a tree near the 107th post in Mundalama this morning (June 29).



Udeni Rajapaksa appointed as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force

Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa will take over as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and be promoted to the three-star rank of Air Marshal with effect from June 30, 2023.



Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process

Sri Lanka’s banking system would not be burdened any further as it already contributes to the Treasury and economy through taxes of over 50%, the Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.



Validity of temporary driving licenses extended by two years

The validity period of every temporary driving license issued during the period from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023 has been extended for two years.



SriLankan flight to Japan turns back due to technical fault

SriLankan Airlines flight UL 454 which left for Japan’s Narita International Airport from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (June 28) has returned to Colombo after taking off for two hours and 25 minutes due to a technical fault.



Hajj festival is an opportune occasion to memorialize sacrifice and patience of our citizens – President

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Hajj festival is an opportune occasion to memorialize sacrifice and patience of our citizens.



World Bank approves $700 Million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal in March.