A 6.8% rise in Electricity tariffs
An electricity tariff increase by 6.8% for the final quarter of 2025 has been proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that the public opinion will be gathered by October 7.
Sri Lankan pilgrims safely cross Indian border
A group of 73 Sri Lankan pilgrims has safely arrived in India from Nepal, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said.
Bus owner of Ella-Wellawaya Bus Accident arrested and bailed
The owner of the bus that crashed on the Ella-Wellawaya road was arrested by the police. He was bailed later.
Flights to Nepal temporarily suspended
All flights to Nepal have been temporarily suspended by Sri Lankan Airlines following the closure of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Flights will be resumed after a notice to airmen (NOTAM) is issued by Nepal aviation authorities and is lifted.
Ranil Wickremesinghe urges Nepal's Military to restore peace
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged Nepal's military to restore peace and hold elections. He stated the crisis was a result of unaddressed political issues and the negative influence of social media.
A short while later, the official car of the Commander of the Navy, bearing plate NAHA 5006, departed from Navy House, Longdon Place, Colombo 7.
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