Year: 2026
Metro bus rollout sparks fresh debate over public transport policy
By The Pulseline News Desk The launch of Sri Lanka’s new Metro bus service under the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has triggered...
Asset investigations into former ministers and officials accelerated
By The Pulseline News Desk Investigations into the assets of nearly 30 influential former ministers and senior officials from previous administration have been...
The man who brought the state to the village
Remembering President Ranasinghe Premadasa on his 102nd birth anniversary By Prasanna Perera On June 23, 1924, a child was born in Dias Place,...
Diplomacy gains ground as US-Iran talks ease fears of wider regional conflict
By The Pulseline News Desk A fragile diplomatic opening between the United States (US) and Iran has provided a rare moment of optimism...
Sri Lanka reaffirms neutral foreign policy as US ties continue to deepen
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a neutral foreign policy and upholding international law as it...
Inflation edges higher in May as price pressures broaden beyond food items
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), rose further in May 2026,...
Dengue surge pushes health system to the brink as authorities warn of new scams
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s escalating dengue outbreak is placing unprecedented pressure on hospitals and healthcare workers, prompting health authorities to...
Govt. moves to repurpose ex-ministerial bungalows amid concerns over deterioration
Steering committee proposed to oversee allocation for investment projects and diplomatic use By The Pulseline News Desk The government is preparing to take...
CPC broadens fuel sourcing strategy with Russian suppliers
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has taken another step toward diversifying its fuel procurement strategy by...
US Steps Up Engagement with Sri Lanka as Senior Officials Arrive for High-Level Visits
By The Pulseline News Desk The United States (US) has intensified its diplomatic and security engagement with Sri Lanka this week, as two...
