PUCSL approves increase in Sri Lanka electricity tariffs. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka granted approval for higher electricity rates, as reported by AdaDerana via RSS. Published March 30, 2026, 07:12 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120453
An early-career actress in Sri Lanka was arrested today for allegedly pawning a cricketer’s gold chain without consent, in connection with a gold necklace fraud. She was produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court, police said. Report from AdaDerana via RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120452
Sri Lanka’s Department of Agrarian Development will limit urea fertilizer distribution to paddy cultivation only, citing tight national stocks amid the Middle East crisis. The move aims to conserve supplies as fertilizer access becomes restricted. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120451
UNIFIL reports that an Indonesian peacekeeper was killed and several others injured when a projectile exploded at a UN position near Adchit al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon on Sunday, March 29. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120448
A three-wheeler plunged off a precipice in Poththapitiya, Hatharaliyadda, killing one person and injuring two others, according to AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120446
Kamal Amarasinghe, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, arrested by the CID, was further remanded until April 10 by the Pilessa Magistrate’s Court in Kurunegala, per AdaDerana. The extension was reported on March 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120445
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, ending a six-year hiatus. The new service began on Monday, coming soon after passenger train links between the two capitals were reinstated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120444
Sri Lanka deported 125 Chinese nationals linked to online financial fraud. The group, detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration, was subsequently deported. The move underscores ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. The report was published on March 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120443
Two individuals were arrested in Ganemulla for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (Ice). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120442
Trump weighing a military operation to extract 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, per the Wall Street Journal. The report notes the president’s consideration but offers no confirmation of action. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120441