Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 1 min read
Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said. Major reservoirs…

Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 5 min read
Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sharply revising down its…

Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country’s free…

SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial…

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka today (08) on a three-day official visit. Accordingly, he is scheduled to remain in Sri Lanka…

Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

COLOMBO, October 26, 2026 — Lanka IOC and Sinopec have increased their Octane 95 petrol prices by Rs. 20 per…

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