CB moots expeditious energy sector tariff revision The Central Bank (CB) said expeditious and transparent revision of energy sector tariffs should be a priority to boost the financial position of energy-related state owned entities. In its latest monetary…
PLAN DRAWN FOR UNINTERRUPTED 24 HOUR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Uninterrupted electricity supply soon : Minister reveals plan Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that the government has decided to supply fuel for electricity generation as a priority, to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the country.He said that…
BANNING OF A STUDENT BY PRINCIPAL OF DA RAJAPAKSA VIDYALAYA RECORDED IN VIDEO POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
NCPA investigates a student’s video post! The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has initiated an investigation regarding a video posted on social media by an O/L student of the D.A. Rajapaksa Vidyalaya in Weeraketiya alleging that the principal had banned…
POLICE DOGS TO BE IMPORTED -TENDERS CALLED
Tenders called for the importation of 25 police dogs! The Police Headquarters said that tenders have been called for the importation of 25 high quality male and female dogs for breeding puppies to be trained in police duties including explosives…
FUEL DISTRIBUTION TO BE SUSPENDED IF PRESSURIZED STATES MINISTER
If pressurized, fuel distribution will be suspended- Minister Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, has said that the fuel distribution activities will have to be suspended if the pressure exerted by the people on the fuel transport bowsers continues.…
MAIN SUSPECT OF MP AMARAKEERTHI ATHUKORALA ARRESTED
New CCTV footage related to murder of SLPP MP released More CCTV footage have being released related to the brutal murder of SLPP MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala in Nittambuwa on the 9th of May. The Police have now arrested the main…
NEWLY SWORN IN MINISTERS FROM THE SJB PARTY HARIN AND MANUSHA TO FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Harin, Manusha to face disciplinary action Newly sworn in ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara are to face disciplinary action from their party – Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Chief Opposition Whip – Lakshman Kiriella said in Parliament today (20) that…
SINHALA LECTURERS UPUL SHANTHA SANNASGALA AND SRINATH CHATHURANGA GRANTED BAIL
Sannasgala granted bail! Upul Shantha Sannasgala and Srinath Chathuranga, two Sinhala lecturers appearing in court in connection with the alleged printing and distribution of a book titled ‘Buddha’s Rastriyaduwa’ insulting the Buddha and Buddhism, have been ordered to be released…
LANKA INDIAN OIL COMPANY BANS ISSUE OF PETROL TO CANS OR BOTTLES
No petrol for cans or bottles – LIOC The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) says petrol will only be supplied directly to the fuel tanks of vehicles. In a notice, the LIOC said that no sale of petrol shall be…
USD 1.5 MILLION WORTH FOOD AND MEDICINE ASSISTANCE FROM JAPAN
Japan provides food and medicine assistance to SL The government of Japan today announced USD 1.5million (LKR 600 million) funding to help the Government of Sri Lanka respond to the ongoing economic crisis. The funds will be used by the…
