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No electricity tariff revision

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday (03) announced that an electricity tariff revision would not be implemented for the third quarter of 2026. The Commission said that the existing electricity tariff structure would continue during the period.

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Leadership matters in justice

by Jehan Perera More than seven years after the Easter Sunday bombings ripped through churches and luxury hotels, the first major criminal convictions of senior state officials have taken place.

A tribute to Sittamma Kumarihamy Mahadiulwewa (Mrs. M.D. Banda)

My Amma – A Life of Quiet Strength Amma was born as the second child in the Mahadiulwewaa family of six children, three girls and three boys.

  • Sittamma Kumarihamy Mahadiulwewa, known as Amma, born in Sri Lanka
  • Raised by parents, father Village Tribunal President, mother died at 12
  • Devoted family woman, raised 7 children after husband's political career

Price hike likely of brand new vehicles – CAIA president

By Hiran H. Senewiratne The prices of brand new imported vehicles would likely rise soon, given the global situation, president, Ceylon Automobile Importers Association (CAIA) Prasad Manage said.

  • CAIA president Prasad Manage warns of potential price hike for new vehicles.
  • Central Bank's 40% leasing limit and government taxes burden vehicle buyers.
  • Tightening macro-prudential measures and irrational categorizations exacerbate affordability crisis.

Dambulla Sixers crash out of LPL 2026

Dambulla Sixers’ journey in the Lanka Premier League 2026 and the Pallekele leg of the tournament both finished on a damp note as consistent rain forced a no result with Jaffna Kings finishing top of…

  • Persistent rain caused no result in Dambulla Sixers' match.
  • Jaffna Kings topped the table with 11 points from eight games.
  • Sixers posted 203-run total, but match ended in no result.

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