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Litro Gas shortage to be completely resolved by Tuesday

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 20:22

Market shortage of Litro Gas will be fully resolved by coming Tuesday, according to company Chairman Channa Gunawardana.He mentioned during an inquiry... Read More

Power transmission fully restored as distribution recovery reaches 80%

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 20:21

Electricity transmission system is now fully restored while 80 percent of the distribution network is brought back online, according to Energy Minister... Read More

Power system operator says national grid fully restored

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 18:41

The system operator company stated that the disrupted electricity transmission system was completely restored.The company further mentioned that operations... Read More

Court orders autopsy report on death of tusker Kavantissa

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 18:41

Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court ordered veterinary officers to submit the post-mortem report regarding the death of the tusker Kavantissa to the court.The... Read More

Ambatale water treatment plant resumes operations

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 18:10

Water distribution and operations at the Ambatale water treatment plant resumed following the restoration of the electricity supply, according to the National... Read More

Over 50% of electricity supply restored

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 17:44

More than 50% of the electricity supply has been restored by now, according to the National System Control Company. Read More

Grade 5 Scholarship re-scrutinized results released

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:56

Re-scrutiny results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are released.The Department of Examinations stated that the results can be obtained by... Read More

National system operator denies plant breakdown reports

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:56

Reports claiming that several power plants broke down are untrue, according to the National System Operator (NSO).The organisation states that following... Read More

Sajith calls for transparent probe into tusker Kavantissa's death

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:53

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urges the government to conduct a transparent post-mortem examination into the death of the tusker Kavantissa in Siyambalangamuwa,... Read More

National grid expected to be restored by 6.30 pm

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:54

Reports claiming that certain power plants experienced breakdowns are completely false, according to the National System Operator.The statement notes that... Read More

Power restored in Gampaha and several other areas

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:41

Electricity supply is restored in several areas including Gampaha following the island-wide power outage, according to Power Minister Anura Karunatilake. Read More

Dengue risk rises amid ongoing rains, health officials warn

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:38

National dengue control unit warns of rising dengue risk amidst current rainsCommunity physician Prashila Samaraweera stated that 131,088 dengue patients... Read More

NPP’s “Ape Anduwa” rally series heads to Badulla

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:36

National People's Power organises the Badulla district women's convention under the "Ape Anduwa" rally series, scheduled for tomorrow (18), under the leadership... Read More

All three Norochcholai power units shut down after nationwide blackout

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:21

Following the nationwide power breakdown, all three power generation units of the Norochcholai coal power plant are currently deactivated.Plant management... Read More

Public urged to use water sparingly amid power outage

Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 16:19

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board requests the public to use water sparingly.That is because water supply operations may be affected with the... Read More