CEB proposes no change to electricity tariffs for six months

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday (December 6, 2024) to maintain the current electricity tariffs for the next six months.



Lohan Ratwatte re-arrested after road accident

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was released on bail yesterday (December 5), has been re-arrested today (December 6).



Sri Lanka’s interim budget approved without a vote

The Resolution on the Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025 was passed in the Sri Lankan Parliament today (December 6) without a vote.



First visually impaired MP delivers maiden speech in Sri Lankan Parliament

Sugath Wasantha de Silva, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), became the first physically challenged MP in Sri Lanka’s history to address Parliament.



INSS explores leveraging Sri Lanka’s strategic location for economic security

A roundtable discussion titled “Improving Sri Lanka’s Economic Security Through Its Strategic Location in the Indian Ocean” was held on December 5, 2024, at the Ministry of Defence.



73-year-old woman shot dead in Padaviya

A 73-year-old woman was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at Bogahawewa in Padaviya last night.



President Dissanayake pushes for Sri Lanka’s full digitalization to boost economy

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all professionals to collaborate in advancing the country’s digitalization efforts.



CEB to submit revised electricity tariff proposal to PUCSL today

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that it will submit its revised electricity tariff proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today, December 6, 2024.



Fire at Steuart hotel in Colombo Fort extinguished

The fire that broke out this evening at the Steuart hotel on Chatham Street in Colombo Fort has been completely extinguished, according to the Colombo Fire Brigade.



Sri Lanka Government unveils interim budget for early 2025

The Parliament of Sri Lanka was informed by Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Professor Anil Jayantha, that the estimated expenditure for the first four months of 2025 is Rs. 2,600 billion.



Lohan Ratwatte and wife granted bail over illegal vehicle charges

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, were granted bail today (December 5) by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.



Renuka Perera arrested over false social media claims

Renuka Perera, the Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka People’s Front, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).



Vote on Account presented to Sri Lanka Parliament

The Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025, including government recurrent and capital expenditure, public debt servicing and debt restructuring expenses, was presented to the Sri Lankan Parliament today (December 5, 2024).



Severe rice shortage hits Sri Lanka: Prices soar beyond control

Consumers and vendors report a severe shortage of all types of rice in Sri Lanka, including the widely consumed Nadu and Kekulu varieties.



World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme

The World Bank has expressed its commitment to supporting the Government of Sri Lanka’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme



Excise Department suspends W.M. Mendis liquor license over Rs. 5.7 Billion tax arrears

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the liquor manufacturing license of W.M. Mendis & Company Limited will be suspended starting tomorrow, December 5, 2024, due to the company’s failure to pay Rs. 5.7 billion in excise taxes and surcharges.