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Public consultations regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision for this year are set to begin tomorrow (23) and will continue until June 5 at the provincial level.The first public hearing will be held in the Sabaragamuwa Province, at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat, where members of the public will have the opportunity to share their views and concerns about the proposed electricity tariff changes.According to Jayanath Herath, Director of Communications at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), further details regarding the public consultation in the Sabaragamuwa Province can be obtained by calling 076 3224610.The Ceylon Electricity…

In line with the government’s digital transformation policy, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has launched a new digital fuel card system aimed at enhancing efficiency and curbing irregularities in the distribution of fuel to government vehicles.Speaking over the phone, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, Managing Director at the CPC, said that under this initiative, all government vehicles will be issued a dedicated digital fuel card.He went on to note that fuel can be obtained from any CPC (Ceypetco) filling station islandwide, offering greater flexibility and convenience for government institutions.He further explained that the new system will significantly reduce the documentation process, making…

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, and a suspect is in custody, according to officials and media reports.A man and a woman were shot and killed in the area of 3rd and F streets in Northwest which is near the museum, an FBI field office and the U.S. attorney’s office, according to the reports.Washington police chief Pamela Smith said a single suspect who was seen pacing outside the museum before the event was in custody. The suspect chanted “Free Palestine, Free Palestine,” in…

Disgraced English language tutor Sakvithi Ranasinghe and his wife, who were accused of operating an unauthorized financial institution and misusing its deposits worth over Rs. 164 million obtained from the public, have been handed suspended sentences by the Colombo High Court.

Today marks the 53rd Republic Day of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka became a Republic on May 22, 1972, following the adoption of a new Constitution. Sri Lanka which has a recorded history of over 2,500 years was under British rule since 1815. Although Sri Lanka, then Ceylon gained independence on February 4, 1948, securing self-governing status, it remained a ‘Dominion’.However, on May 22, 1972, the Republican Constitution, drafted by Sri Lankans, was passed in Parliament, replacing the Soulbury Constitution introduced by the British.Accordingly, today is considered the day on which Sri Lanka achieved full independence from being a British colony. This…

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 bps to 7.75% at its meeting held on Wednesday (21), thereby easing monetary policy further. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the developments both domestically and globally, the CBSL said in a statement.The CBSL noted that the Board is of the view that this measured easing of monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of 5%, amidst global uncertainties and current subdued inflationary pressures. Deflationary conditions have begun to ease since March 2025,…

Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).Ramith Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC this morning (May 21) to provide a statement, following a court order issued yesterday (May 20) permitting authorities to name him as a suspect in an ongoing investigation linked to his father, the former Minister.Meanwhile, Court yesterday remanded former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella until June 3. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali after reviewing submissions from both the Bribery Commission and the defense counsel.The former minister, who was arrested in…

The Court of Appeal today (May 21) ordered that the writ petition filed by Salindu Malshitha, also known as ‘Kudu Salindu’, through his legal counsel, be taken up for consideration on July 3. Through the petition, Salindu Malshitha is seeking an order to prevent local enforcement authorities from requesting Interpol to issue a ‘Red Notice’ against him.The matter was taken up before the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mohamed Lafar Tahir, sitting with Justice Priyantha Fernando.Additional Solicitor General Shanil Kularatne, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, argued that the petition cannot be considered. He informed court that…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed relevant officials to promptly address the urgent repairs needed for canals and drainage systems in Colombo, in response to the rapid rise in dengue and chikungunya cases, the President’s Media Division said.The President issued the directives during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, along with other relevant institutions.President Dissanayake questioned the officials regarding the inadequate maintenance of the canals and drainage systems, directing the Urban Development Authority to devise a plan that includes sustainable solutions for the improper disposal of waste and…

The Department of Labour has issued a statement regarding the resumption of services related to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).According to the statement, labour offices across the island will resume accepting EPF benefit application forms from noon today (21).Services will be resumed following the completion of urgent and essential maintenance work carried out on the EPF computer data system, the Commissioner General of Labour stated.The Labour Department previously announced that EPF-related services would be temporarily suspended from today until 23 May.The Department of Labour announced a temporary suspension of several key services related to the Employees’ Provident Fund due to…