Sri Lanka to purchase four fuel shipments from India on cash payment terms

In a step close to integration with India in energy security, Sri Lanka has sought to purchase four shipments of fuel – 40,000 tonnes each- from India on cash payment terms, Daily Mirror learns.

Several trains off track incl. Udaya Devi, Yal Devi this morning

The trains scheduled to leave for Batticaloa and Kankesanthurai (KKS) from Colombo Fort to be cancelled following difficulties faced by the Station Masters (SMs) and junior staff reporting for work due to the prevailing fuel crisis, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Govt. designates media non-essential: Ananda Palitha

The government is suppressing the media to prevent them from exposing the corrupt and fraudulent activities of the government by not allowing them to obtain fuel under essential service category, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) convener and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said.

Postal services limited for three days due to fuel crisis

Considering the current fuel shortage in the country, the Postal Department has decided to open post and sub post offices three days a week.

LIOC curtails pumping fuel for light vehicles

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) had decided to restrict their fuel sales for vehicles at filling stations from today.

Champika Ranawaka teams up with some SLPP MPs

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who fell out with the party leadership and decided to sit independently in Parliament teamed up with a team of MPs from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in meeting with Chinese ambassador Qi Zhenhong to discuss the current situation and to seek for more assistance from China.

Services at Registrar General’s Dept. during next 10 days announced

The Registrar General’s Department has decided to limit the services provided by the District offices to two days a week within the next 10 days.

Tourism vehicles registered with SLTDA declared essential service: Harin

Tourism vehicles registered with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have been declared as an essential service to ensure transport for all tourists, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.

Kanchana met Qatar’s Energy Affairs State Minister

Power and energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara today met with Qatar’s Energy Affairs State Minister and President and CEO of Qatar Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, to discuss the supply of petroleum needs.

Exam. Dept. to conduct A/L Eng. Tech. Practical test from tomorrow

The examination department has decided to conduct the Engineering Technology Practical Tests for the 2021 Advanced Level (A/L) Exam from tomorrow (29) to July 9, Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Health professionals announce a two-day strike

Public Health Inspectors Union President Upul Rohana said several health unions have decided to launch a two-day strike due to the unavailability of fuel.

Biden announces $20 Million in additional assistance to feed over 800,000 Sri Lankan children

At the G7 Summit today, President of the United States Joe Biden announced $20 million in additional assistance to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka.

Barricades for Hirunika

Hirunika Premachandra protested against security force personnel who put barricades on the road leading up to the Presidential palace.

30% bus fare increase, Minimum fare increased to Rs.40 from July 1

Following a meeting at the Transport Ministry, it has been decided to increase the bus fares by 30% while raising the minimum fare to Rs.40 from July 1.

AG requests to dismiss the case against Russian Aeroflot flight

The Airport and Aviation Services Ltd through the Attorney General’s Department today filed a motion before Colombo Commercial High Court urging to dismiss the case filed against Russian Aeroflot flight.

CB to liquidate five failed finance companies

The Central Bank has decided to liquidate five failed finance companies including ETI Finance Limited, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, the bank announced today.

Apply for visa soon; UK tells students

The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has called on students to apply for their visa to the United Kingdom as early as possible as the decision to process would take five weeks.

SC restricts hearing urgent cases only

The Supreme Court today announced that only ‘urgent’ cases will be taken up in open court for hearing from June 28 to July 1, 2022, taking into account the prevailing situation where the country battles with shortage of fuel and restriction in fuel supply to public transport network.

Govt. permits companies to import fuel

The Cabinet approval was granted to open fuel imports and retail sales market to companies from oil exporting nations, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Seven institutions incl. BOI, Port City under Dhammika Perera’s ministry

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued detailing institutional and legal framework of Dhammika Perera who was sworn in as the Investment Promotion Minister.

47 persons arrested while trying to migrate illegally to Australia

Forty-seven me and women suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation in the seas off Negombo, in the western coast yesterday.

BASL accuses authorities of misleading the public on fuel

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said it is gravely concerned as to the manner in which the present economic crisis and the resultant shortages, especially of fuel are being handled by the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) adversely affecting the lives of the people, the administration of the country and running of businesses and ultimately the stability of the community.

Discussion on bus fare revision today

A discussion will be held this morning at the Transport Ministry about increasing bus fare following the recent fuel price hike.

SJB instigates street protests to topple Govt.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will get together with the people who are waiting to take to the streets and will launch street battles this week for a change of government, its National Organizer Tissa Attanayake said yesterday.

Horse carriages in Jaffna

The people in Jaffna have reverted to the use of traditional horse carriages and buggy carts in place of motor vehicles for want of fuel.

Cabinet nod for freight service between KKS and Tamil Nadu soon: Devananda

The Cabinet has given the nod to begin a freight transportation service between Kankesanthurai and Tamil Nadu, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said yesterday.

Exports to major markets record strong growth

Sri Lanka’s export performance in major markets witnessed a strong growth for the month of May, statistics from the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.

CB in green funding push; asks banks to consider raising green bonds

In a bid to promote sustainable finance activities, the Central Bank last week issued fresh guidelines to the banks asking them to consider raising funds via green and sustainable bonds and allocate such funds to either invest in or to fund sustainable activities.

Wanted Nigerian national fleeing with forged passport nabbed at BIA

A Nigerian national wanted for two Court cases in Colombo and who had tried to flee the country to Cambodia via Malaysia and Singapore with a forged Seychelles passport was nabbed by the immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Sunday night.

US delegation requests Intl. Banks to provide assistance to procure medicines, essentials

The visiting high-level US diplomatic delegation has assured that they will support by requesting international banks to assist Sri Lanka when issuing Letters of Credit (LC) to obtain medicines and essential commodities, President’s Media Unit said.