Fuel distributors halt orders over CEYPETCO payment dispute

The Fuel Distributors’ Association has announced that it will cease fuel ordering activities from midnight today (February 28). While the distribution of existing reserves will continue, no new orders will be placed.



Supreme Court orders CEB to pay interest on consumer deposits

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay interest on the security deposits collected from consumers when providing electricity services.



Sri Lanka’s exports earnings surge 10.3% in January 2025

Sri Lanka’s export earnings for January 2025 reached USD 1.334 billion, marking a strong start to the year with a 10.3% increase compared to January 2024.



Two brothers killed in violent clash at funeral in Baddegama

Two brothers were killed in a clash between two groups in Maddewila, Baddegama, last night (February 27), police said.



Man arrested after shooting kills 9-year-old girl in Kuliyapitiya

A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a nine-year-old girl in the Magulagama area of Kuliyapitiya, Hettipola.



Netherlands expresses interest in port investments in Sri Lanka

The Netherlands has expressed interest in investing in Sri Lanka’s port sector, according to the Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Bonnie Horbach.



Sri Lanka spent Rs. 4.6 Billion on presidential foreign trips in 15 years

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya disclosed the total expenditure on foreign trips undertaken by former Presidents of Sri Lanka over the past 15 years.



Ranil Wickremesinghe to speak at NXT Conclave 2025 in India

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (February 27) to attend the NXT Conclave 2025, a major international summit on global governance, technology, and economic transformation.



Government nurses stage protest against allowance cuts in 2025 Budget

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association states that all hospitals across Sri Lanka will stage a one-hour protest today (February 27) in opposition to the unilateral decision to cut allowances through the 2025 budget.



Sri Lanka’s digital tax policy sparks economic uncertainty

The Sri Lankan government’s decision to remove tax exemptions on digital service exports has sparked concerns among industry professionals and policymakers regarding its potential economic impact.



Shooting in Minuwangoda linked to underworld figure

One person was injured in a shooting incident at Paththanduwana Junction in Minuwangoda today (February 26), according to the police.



Sri Lanka President stresses efficient use of Budget amid cost-cutting measures

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged public officials to ensure the effective and fair utilization of budget funds, despite the government’s financial limitations.



MP Namal Rajapaksa summoned to CID over SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal

Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (February 26) to provide a statement regarding the 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase by SriLankan Airlines.



Another arrest made in Middeniya triple murder case

A 37-year-old resident of Hakuruwela has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder.



Police foil murder plot against Kehelbaddara Padme’s family

An attempt to murder the family members of Kehelbaddara Padme’s wife was thwarted by the police. Kehelbaddara Padme is accused of planning the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’



Sri Lanka delays Personal Data Protection Act to allow more compliance time

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022, granting a six-month extension before its enforcement.