Twitter, FB and YouTube disrupted in Sri Lanka

03 Apr 2022

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Access to social media sites, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have been disrupted in Sri Lanka, as users complained of difficulty downloading and using these apps.

Only one hour and 40 minutes power cut tomorrow: PUCSL

02 Apr 2022

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The scheduled power cut has been reduced from six hours to one hour and 40 minutes tomorrow (April 3), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

I am ready to sacrifice my portfolios if caretaker govt. formed - Namal

02 Apr 2022

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa today said he is ready to sacrifice his portfolios for political unity if Parliament approves to appoint a caretaker government in the coming days.

Islandwide curfew from today 6 pm to Monday 6 am

02 Apr 2022

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An islandwide curfew has been declared from today evening 6 pm to Monday morning 6 am.

’Go Home Gota’ FB admin and social media activist Anuruddha Bandara arrested by Mutuwal Police

02 Apr 2022

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Social media activist Anuruddha Bandara who was allegedly abducted by a group claiming to be from the police and who was later found at the Modara Police, has been arrested by the Mutuwal Police.

Gazette issued declaring public emergency

01 Apr 2022

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued the Extraordinary Gazette declaring a public emergency in Sri Lanka with effect from April 01, 2022.

Curfew imposed in Western Province

01 Apr 2022

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Police curfew will be in effect within the Western Province from midnight today until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (02), Police Spokesperson said.

11- party alliance calls for interim govt. followed by election

01 Apr 2022

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The 11- party alliance today called for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form an interim government to face the current problems confronting the country.

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RW says Mirihana clash is not a racial, terrorist attack

01 Apr 2022

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The commotion near the President’ residence last night is not a racial or a terrorist incident, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Get rid of powers vested with one individual - Cardinal

01 Apr 2022

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for change in the political system rather than changing people as a solution to the current crisis which Sri Lanka is faced with.

PUCSL seeks Court’s intervention to supply uninterrupted electricity

01 Apr 2022

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the Minister of Energy to forthwith continue to supply fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

12 hour power cuts approved for tomorrow

31 Mar 2022

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved a 12 hour power cut for tomorrow following a request by the CEB.

Power stations run out of fuel, power cut timings to increase?

31 Mar 2022

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Power plants in Sri Lanka have run out of fuel and only coal is now available, leading to a possibility of power cut timings rising further, the Daily Mirror learns.

Public comments switched off on GR’s Facebook page

31 Mar 2022

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The public comments section has been switched off on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s official Facebook page following increasing public anger against the government at the present crisis facing the country.

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places: SC dismisses petitions

30 Mar 2022

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The Supreme Court today refused to grant leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order staying the coming into operation of the gazette notification preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places.

13 hour power cut proposed for tomorrow

30 Mar 2022

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A 13 hour power cut has been proposed for tomorrow, sources within the CEB told Daily Mirror.

Corruption case against Rajitha Senaratne fixed for May 11

30 Mar 2022

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A corruption case filed against former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others in connection with a corruption case was today fixed for May 11 by Colombo High Court.

RW asks for IMF debate in Parliament to begin with Basil’s proposals

30 Mar 2022

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UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has witten to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena, that the Parliamentary debate on the IMF report should begin with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa submitting his proposals which he intends to discuss with the global body.

Shortage of medicines hits hospitals; scheduled surgeries at Peradeniya Hospital suspended

29 Mar 2022

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All scheduled surgeries at Peradeniya Teaching Hospital have been suspended due to a shortage of drugs and consumable items.

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UNP hints RW to play a major role soon?

28 Mar 2022

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UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene today hinted that there will be a national consensus soon where all the parties will get together to resolve the crisis which Sri Lanka has been plunged into and Ranil Wickremesinghe will play a major role in it.