Approval given to up drug prices by 29%: prof. Jayasumana

The special Pricing Committee chaired by Dr. Palitha Abeykoon, met this afternoon, granted approval to increase prices of medicines by 29% considering the increase of the US Dollar against the rupee,’’ State Minister Channa Jayasumana said today.

Tuk Tuk fare for second km increased to Rs.50

Along with the recent fuel price increase, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said that the three wheeler fare should be increased, AITWDU President Lalith Dharmasekera said.

Economic crisis is an intl. conspiracy: SJB

Whilst the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the economic crisis which Sri Lanka is facing today is an international conspiracy, the Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene said it is the duty of the opposition to support the government to resolve the crisis.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals roped in the services of former Sri Lanka speedster Lasith Malinga as the franchise’s fast bowling coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

Bus fares to hike by 50% if CPC diesel prices increased

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA)and the Inter Provincial Private Bus Owners’ Association (IPPBOA) today claimed that they will go for a bus fare increase if the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increases their diesel prices.

No restriction for importing medicines: Finance Ministry

There is no restriction for importing medicines as they are not included in the non essential items that have been restricted by the Finance ministry a few days ago, Finance Ministry Secretary S. R. Attygalle said.

Price of lunch packets increases from today

The price of lunch packets will be increased due to the highest depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar and the shortage of the LP gas cylinders, All Island Canteen Owners Association Chairman Asela Sampath said today.

CEB & Indian company to set up solar power plant in Sampur

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and National Thermal Power Corporation in India will sign a joint venture agreement today to establish a solar power electricity generating plant at Sampur, Trincomalee, an official said

Judgment in passport case against Shashi Weerawansa postponed

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today postponed for May 6 to deliver its judgment in respect of two cases filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Bakery items to take a hike from midnight

The bakery owners have decided to increase the prices of all bakery products, including the price of a loaf of bread, from midnight today due to the increase in the price of a kilo of wheat flour by the flour companies, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) President N.K. Jayawardene said.

Wheat flour prices increased with immediate effect

The Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited and Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd have decided to increase the price of wheat flour by Rs. 38 with immediate effect.

RBI notifies $500 mn credit line for Sri Lanka to procure petroleum products

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued a notification to initiate the $500 million line of credit provided by India to Sri Lanka, which would enable it to buy petroleum products.

Chinese EXIM Bank releases US $ 60Mn as part of loan

EXIM Bank of China has released US $ 60 million as part of the loan for the construction of the first stage of the Central Expressway, a diplomatic source said.

All airline tickets issued locally up by 27% from today: CAASL

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) today announced that the prices of all airline tickets issued from Sri Lanka have been increased by 27% from today due to the the depreciation of the LKR reaching Rs. 259.99 against US Dollar.

Only restrictions not total ban on 367 goods: Semasinghe

Claiming that restricting the imports of 367 non-essential items without a valid licence was not a total ban, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said yesterday it was only a temporary measure.

No sexual dysfunction from COVID, Health Ministry responds to media reports

Responding to several media reports that state that some young people who are infected with COVID-19, are susceptible to sexual dysfunction and subfertility, the Health Ministry said there is no any truth behind such claims.

Anton Roux appointed as fielding coach of Sri Lanka

Nottinghamshire pathway coach Anton Roux has departed Trent Bridge to join the Sri Lankan national team as fielding coach.

LIOC increases diesel by Rs.75, Petrol by Rs.50 per litre

The Price of a litre of petrol has been increased by Rs.50 while the price of a litre of diesel has been up by Rs.75 with immediate effect, LIOC Managing Director Manoj Gupta said.

Pathum Nissanka doubtful for second India Test

Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to be in the final eleven for the second Test against India, it is learnt.

President’s economic council has same members who led SL to present debacle: Vijitha

Expressing his views, National People’s Power MP Vijitha Herath said today that the economic council appointed by the President recently, comprised the same members who were instrumental for the current economic debacle.

Ten party alliance to conduct rally in Nugegoda

The ten party alliance of the government is planning for a public rally in Nugegoda in similar lines with ‘Mahinda Sulanga rally’ (Bring Back Mahinda) conducted way back in 2015 after the electoral defeat, Daily Mirror learns.

Chariot unveil Bhanuka Rajapaksa as Brand Ambassador

Chariot Sri Lanka recently unveiled national cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa as their Brand Ambassador for the year 2022 at an event hosted by Asriel Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

Nippon paints a new chapter for SLR

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has finally announced its sponsor for the ongoing inter-club rugby league having conducted the tournament without one for weeks.

Powercuts announced for tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved the power shedding schedule for several areas in the country for tomorrow.

Current fuel crisis won’t affect airline operations: D.V. Chanaka

The current fuel crisis has not affected the operations of flight services in the country as we paid dollars directly to the Ceylon Petrolium Corporation (CPC), Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D. V. Chanaka said.

Parliament boils over when opposition calls country economically bankrupt

Heated argument erupted in Parliament today when the opposition claimed that the country’s economy turned bankrupt and government has failed to address it.

LKR depreciates to the highest point in history

The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated to the highest point in history today reaching Rs. 249 against the US Dollar.

One of oldest women in Sri Lanka passes away at 116

Kankanam Gamage Dingihami, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest women has passed away this morning at the age of 116.

Ratmalana Airport starts scheduled intl., regional flights from today

Scheduled international and regional flight operations commenced from the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana (CIAR) today after 54 years.

Death of a woman in gas explosion: CA issues notices on officials including Litro Gas Chairman

The Court of Appeal today issued notices on respondents including the Chairman of Litro Gas Company returnable for April 8 in connection with the writ petition filed by the family members of the 51-year-old woman who died due to a household LP gas explosion in Kandy.