Organized crime thief member ” Midigama Chooti” to the island
Prabath Madhusankha Rajapaksha Patiranalage, also known as Midigama Chooti, a 38-year-old alleged organized crime gang member and active participant in an international drug network, was brought to the country early today (30th) by a team of special…
Avishka Gunewardena resigns from SLC
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Avishka Gunawardena has resigned from his role at Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre, following a recent change in his coaching assignment. Gunawardena, who had been serving as the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team coach, was…
Electricity Tariffs Increased for Q2 2026
The PUCSL has announced increased electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 based on monthly consumption: • Under 30 units — Increased by 4.3% (Rs. 15) • 31–60 units — Increased by 6.9% (Rs. 45) • 61–90 units — Increased by 6.9% (Rs. 120) •…
“If it continues like this, a water shutdown for several hours will have to be carried out.”
Water supply may have to be restricted for several hours a day over the next two to three weeks owing to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in the country, Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara warned.…
LPG gas has not been received in many areas of Matara for more than 2 months, and the UKG sales agent has also not received gas for more than a week.
Due to the lack of LPG supply for more than two months in many areas of Matara, the residents there have faced severe difficulties. Especially for the LPG sales agent in Ukg, the absence of gas supply for more than a week has caused obstacles in meeting…