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Approximately 500 individuals submitted opinions and suggestions during public consultation sessions held in relation to the third electricity tariff revision proposed for this year, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) stated.The island-wide public consultation process began on September 18, starting with the Eastern Province, and was designed to gather feedback from all provinces.The final session took place yesterday (8) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, focused on the Western Province, the PUCSL added.The PUCSL stated that after reviewing all opinions and proposals submitted during these sessions, the final decision regarding the tariff revision is…

A total of 29 mobile phones have been recovered today from wards A, C, and D of the Boossa High-Security Prison, which houses some of Sri Lanka’s most dangerous criminals.The discovery was made during a joint search operation conducted by the Prison Intelligence and the Police Special Task Force (STF).According to Prison Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe, the recovered phones were found in wards where notorious and high-profile criminals are being held.Additionally, a mobile phone was also found in the cell of Dematagoda Chaminda, an inmate currently on death row.Mobile phones were also discovered in the cells of a large-scale drug…

The Police Media Division has stated that a false news report is circulating on social media claiming that retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, told the Parliamentary High Posts Committee that the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks has been identified and that India is behind it.In a statement, the Police Media Division categorically rejected the report.Regarding the news, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General Ravi Seneviratne clarified that he appeared before the Parliamentary High Posts Committee on October 8, 2025, and provided answers related to the matters raised during…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about US$347 million in financing.The IMF said the economic reforms implemented by the Sri Lankan authorities have continued to support the recovery, with inflation progressing to target, reserves accumulating, and real GDP growth and revenue mobilization outperforming expectations. “Performance under the program has been strong”, the IMF noted.It noted that advancing…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn.The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400m.Ronaldo had earned more than $550m in salary from 2002 to 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18m annually and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175m to his fortune.Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United in 2023 had already…

The re-scrutinized results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released.Accordingly, the re-scrutinized results can be viewed via the exam department’s official websites: www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk, the Department of Examinations announced.The results can be obtained by entering the examination number or National Identity Card (NIC) number of the applicant, the Department noted.Meanwhile, applications for the 2025 G.C.E. (O/L) Examination will be accepted until midnight today (9).The Department of Examinations has emphasized that there will be no further extension of the application deadline under any circumstances.For any inquiries regarding the examination results, the Department of Examinations can be contacted…

A woman and a man, who were arrested while at a house in Pahala Biyanwila, Kadawatha, last evening (8), were in possession of over 18 kilograms of narcotics, police said.Although, police said at the time of arrest the duo was in possession of 12kg of narcotic, the amount has now been revised.Among the seized substances were 12kg of heroin, 2.4kg of Kush cannabis, 2.3kg of hashish and 1.4kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’).The raid was conducted based on information received by officers of the Nuwara Eliya Crimes Investigation Division.The suspects are currently in the custody of the Kadawatha Police.According to police,…

Today (9) marks the 151st World Post Day, which is being commemorated around the globe.In Sri Lanka, the national ceremony to mark the World Post Day is scheduled to take place this morning at the Badulla Postal Complex Auditorium, under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.This year’s celebration also marks the 56th national commemoration of World Post Day in Sri Lanka.Following a resolution by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a total of 193 countries celebrate World Post Day annually on October 9.The date commemorates the signing of an agreement on October 9, 1874, by…

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote. “All Parties will be treated fairly!”Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt for days to hash out a Trump-backed peace plan that he hopes will ultimately result in a permanent end to the two-year war and…

A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal requesting an order to prevent the misuse of property belonging to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy by its Acting Diyawadana Nilame, Nilanga Dela.The petition was filed by activist Sanjaya Mahawatta, Ada Derana reporter said.The petitioner claims that, under the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, it is strictly prohibited to lease, transfer or alienate heritage properties belonging to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.Despite this, the petitioner states that in recent times, the current Acting Diyawadana Nilame has been misusing property belonging to the temple.Accordingly, the petitioner has…