Power cuts could continue into May: Minister

Sri Lanka’s Power Minister said yesterday that power cuts could continue into May, as many parts of the crisis-hit country currently faced up to 13 hours without electricity due to a shortage of foreign currency to import fuel.

Ten injured in Mirihana protest including several journalists

Six people were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining injuries following clashes between protestors and STF in Mirihana.

Kandy-Colombo Road blocked at Bulugaha junction

The Kandy-Colombo Road has been blocked by the protesters at Bulugaha junction disrupting vehicular movement.

Army bus set on fire during protest

A bus attached to the Sri Lanka Army and a jeep were set on fire by protesters and several individuals were injured during the protest at Mirihana.

Water cannons, tear gas fired at protesters

Tear gas and water cannons were fired at the protesters who broke the barricades at the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Protestors break barricades in Mirihana

A tense situation has erupted outside the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as protesters are trying to break the barricades and enter his premises with one barricade already taken down by the angry public.

Plans to disconnect power supply to people through essential feeders: Minister

Refuting reports that MPs’ official residences in Madiwela had been included as an area where power cuts are not imposed, Power Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today she had instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to devolve a mechanism to impose power cuts for people who were getting power supply through feeders connected to essential services such as hospitals and Industrial Zones.

Cabinet approval for recruiting Financial, Legal Consultants next week

A committee appointed for working out preliminary arrangements for talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today ahead of seeking Cabinet approval for them, a top government source said.

Protest ongoing near President’s private residence; security beefed up

A large group of individuals are currently staging a protest on the Pengiriwatte Road near the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Mirihana over the government’s failure to address the existing issues in the country.

12 hour power cuts approved for tomorrow

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

12 hour power cut proposed for tomorrow

A 12 hour power cut has been proposed for tomorrow, sources within the CEB told Daily Mirror.

Caution against extreme hot weather, lightning issued: Met. Dept.

An extreme level of caution against heat weather advisory for 14 districts and a red notice on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning for 10 districts were issued today, the Meteorology Department said.

PM instructs his staff to work from home

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has informed the staff at the Office of Prime Minister and all Ministries under his purview to switch to working from home in order to reduce usage of fuel.

Opposition politicians stay away from public protests

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not organizing the protests on April 3, 2022 but will only support it, its General Secretary Ranijth Madduma Bandara said today.

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

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.

CBSL suspends Money Changing permit issued to Prasanna Money Exchange (Pvt) Ltd

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to temporarily suspend the permit issued to the Prasanna Money Exchange (Pvt) Ltd under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017, with effect from today (31).

Power cut to be restricted to less than four hours after April 2: CEB

The duration of power cuts could be reduced to lesser than four hours after April 2, as diesel shipments are due on April 2, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said today.

Paper shortage resolved for examinations: Minister

Although there is a shortage of papers for examination purposes, it has been solved and that was not a huge issue that the Ministry was facing, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardana said.

Public comments switched off on GR’s Facebook page

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.

Premalal Jayasekera acquitted and discharged from Kahawatta murder case

The Court of Appeal today ordered to acquit and discharge Ratnapura District SLPP Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekera and two others from the Kahawatta murder cas

National Zoological Gardens gets new DG

Sri Lanka Forestry Institute Director Tilak Premakantha has been appointed as the National Zoological Gardens’ new Director-General.

World Bank steps into assist SL in drugs purchases

Following a request made by State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof Channa Jayasumana, the World Bank has pledged to provide assistance to purchase required quantities of essential medicines to Sri Lanka.

Diesel shipment in international waters, refuses to enter local waters till payment made

A ship carrying the much required diesel shipment for this week is currently in international waters and the captain of the vessel is refusing to enter local waters, till such time the payment for the shipment is made upfront, senior sources in the industry told Daily Mirror last evening.

CPC confirms govt. has to pay demurrage on diesel shipments

Sources within the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation told Daily Mirror that the diesel shipments could not be cleared as the treasury did not have funds to pay for the demurrage.

Kandy requests Clifford Cup at Nittawela

Defending league champions and current Clifford Cup holders Kandy Sports Club have written to Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) requesting for matches involving the club in the knock-out tournament to be played at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium.

Diesel scarcity affects school van service

Due to a shortage of diesel, the All Island School Van Operators’ Association (AISVOA) yesterday said that they are unable to continue with their service.

PUCSL approves 13-hour powercut tomorrow

The 13-hour powercut which has been proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for tomorrow (31) was approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) a short while ago.

CPC assures continuous fuel supply in April

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today said they would be able to supply fuel including diesel, petrol and jet fuel without any issue in April, as fuel shipments would be recieved as per the schedule under the Indian Line of Credit facility.

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

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

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