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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has called for proposals from consultancy firms to carry out a comprehensive business valuation of its Sapugaskanda oil refinery, ahead of tenders for the long-delayed expansion of the 60-year-old facility. The deadline for submissions of...

A portion of the US$2.5 million transferred by the Treasury to scammers following a breach of the computer system at the Ministry of Finance has been traced to a bank account in the state of Delaware, United States, a senior...

Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty on Thursday before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court for failing to prevent an accident in connection with a 2023 road accident on Marine Drive in Wellawatte. The case was taken up before...

C Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, introduced himself as a "common man" in his first address after taking oath in Chennai today C Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, introduced himself as a...

“We are grateful that India has expressed its displeasure regarding the events taking place in Sri Lanka. The brutal killing and torture of Tamils in Sri Lanka have deeply disturbed us. Please take appropriate action to protect the Tamils from...

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has reported a transformational financial year for the period ended March 31, 2026, driven by a significantly expanded asset base, stronger profitability, improved Net Asset Value (NAV) per share, and a lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratio....

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to increase electricity tariffs by 18% for household consumers who use more than 180 units during the second and third quarters of 2026. However, the Commission stated that there will...

There has been significant discussion in political circles over the government’s decision not to invite Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to any official state functions, despite two foreign heads of state visiting Sri Lanka last week. Traditionally, when a foreign head...

Ranga's Suicide Leaves a Nation Demanding Answers Harshana's citizenship questioned? UNP Ghost Members Unmasked Ranga’s Mystery The disappearance of US$2.5 million from the Treasury has now begun to resemble a Hindi film—at times thrilling, at other times filled with fear...

Have Compass activists been deceived? Protest held demanding justice for activist-related cases.