Month: October 2026
NSO gets approval for power cuts in four zones
By The Pulseline News Desk The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to impose one-hour power cuts across four...
Organised Crimes Bill raises fears of PTA-style powers under new law
Former BASL President Saliya Pieris warns proposed legislation could undermine anti-terrorism reforms, enable arbitrary arrests and weaken safeguards against police abuse By The...
Sirisena blames officials for error in Gnanasara’s presidential pardon
Former President apologises to Buddhist clergy, claims Justice Ministry approval was not obtained before pardon documents were signed By The Pulseline News Desk...
SLPA plans new Colombo Port logistics hub under PPP model
New competitive bidding process to follow collapse of US$280 million joint venture as authorities seek to expand port’s role beyond container transshipment By...
Parliamentary committee calls for higher pay and more staff at CIABOC
Bribery commission faces 544 vacancies and funding difficulties despite expanded anti-corruption mandate By The Pulseline News Desk A parliamentary oversight committee has recommended...
HSBC exit fears raise fresh questions over Sri Lanka’s investment climate?
Sajith Premadasa warns of potential loss of 3,500 jobs as concerns grow over foreign investment following cancellation of Colombo logistics hub project By...
Harshana rejects reports linking him to CCD firearms arrest
SJB’s Gampaha MP accuses media outlets of attempting to damage his reputation and says legal action is being considered By The Pulseline News...
Sri Lanka targets three-month deadline for Government Analyst reports
Justice Ministry moves to clear backlog as delays continue to affect court proceedings and bail applications By The Pulseline News Desk The Justice...
Sri Lanka targets April 2027 to clear 634,000 driving licence backlog
New printing machines expected next month as DMT expands motorcycle registration services to five districts By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s Department...
Sri Lanka to pay $21.9 million as China-backed Colombo Port logistics project is scrapped
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka will pay US$21.9 million to settle investments in a proposed China Merchants-backed logistics hub at the...
