One-hour power cut until Friday: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved power cuts of 1 hour from tomorrow (6) until Friday (9).

Committee appointed to facilitate repatriation of SL refugees from India

A committee has been appointed by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake to facilitate and efficiently carry out the process of repatriation of Sri Lankans who have gone to India as refugees due to the war, President Media Division (PMD) said.

President’s Office says no request by controversial Hindu guru to seek asylum in SL

The President’s Office today said that there had been no request by the controversial Hindu guru Nityananda, to seek asylum in Sri Lanka as reported by the Indian media.

RW govt. will not agree on external mechanism: Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka is looking at a holistic and a long lasting solution for human rights and stressed the need to go for a truth seeking Mechanism within the framework of the constitution of Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Ali Sabri said today.

Only bunch of mad-hatters in SLFP now: CBK

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) sans any policy now, Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said there are only a bunch of mad hatters in the party now.

Dates for Scholarship, A/L Examination announced

The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination for 2022 will be held on December 4 (Sunday), while the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will be held from December 5 (Monday), 2022, to January 2, 2023, the examinations department announced.

Economic crisis: SJB requests not to expand cabinet

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentary group has decided to request for the setting up of a special select committee to probe and determine who is responsible for the economic crisis.

Red alert issued in 9 districts; over 150mm rainfall expected: Met Dept

A red alert (Take Action) on heavy deluge has been issued in nine districts, the Department of Meteorology said today.

12.5Kg LITRO gas cylinder price down by Rs.113

The price of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 113 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

German expertise to develop PPP model in energy secror

Two leading German organizations , in a report , stressed the importance of Public Private Partnership model in the energy sector and highlights why the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) makes losses despite its competitor LIOC running efficiently.

No discussion on appointing Gotabaya as PM: Ruwan

There has been no discussion on appointing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister or to any other position,” UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Stabbings in Canada leave 10 dead, a dozen injured

At least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada’s central Saskatchewan province, police say.

SL to support flood hit Pakistan

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has phoned Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and has offered relief to Pakistan, Pakistan media reported yesterday. President Wickremesinghe offered sympathies on the widespread devastation caused by the recent floods in Pakistan and condoled Prime Minister Sharif on the loss of lives.

Wacoal Europe eyeing further expansion of manufacturing base in Sri Lanka

Wacoal, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, plus size lingerie and bra-sized swimwear for the European market says Sri Lanka’s strong competitive advantages as a manufacturing destination for high-end apparel items continue to apply, notwithstanding the current situation.

Colombo port’s transshipment volumes decline for second straight month in July

Transshipment container volumes at the Port of Colombo fell for the second consecutive month in July by a record 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 460,736 TEUs as main shipping lines temporarily opted for alternative routes at the height of the country’s political and social unrest.

PAK beat IND by five wickets

Pakistan beat India by five wickets in their Super 4 game of the Asia Cup here on Sunday. Chasing 182 for a win, Pakistan overhauled the target with one ball to spare.

Table IMF staff level agreement in Parliament: Harsha tells President

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP and Chairman of Public Finance Committee Dr. Harsha de Silva today requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to table the staff level agreement with IMF before Parliament on Tuesday.

GMOA submits report on pharmaceutical shortage to President

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today submitted to the President the report of the three-member committee appointed by them to look into the pharmaceutical shortage in the country.

It’s up to GR if he wants to engage in politics or not: Namal

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will decide whether he will engage in politics or not, MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

Main framework of restructuring CEB to be presented to Cabinet

The main framework of restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will be presented to the cabinet of ministers by the end of this month, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

IMF chief pleased over SL reaching staff-level pact for US $ 2.9bn

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said today that she is very pleased that IMF staff and Sri Lankan government officials have reached a staff-level agreement to support the country’s economic policies with a 48-month Extended Fund Facility of about US$2.9 billion.

Ready to quit as MP if GR wants to enter Parliament: Seetha Arambepola

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National List MP Seetha Arambepola said if former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to enter Parliament, she is ready to resign from her position and pave way for the former president.

Selfie craze claims another life; youth falls from waterfall

A young man fell into a waterfall at Udaveriya Estate in ​​Haldummulla while taking a selfie yesterday.

Man shot to death in Pitigala

A 31-year-old man died when he was shot at in Talgaswala, Pitigala last night, police said.

Rape accused Nithyananda seeks medical asylum in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Self-styled godman and rape accused Nityananda is reportedly seeking political asylum in Sri Lanka. Citing the deterioration in his health, the fugitive cleric wrote a letter to the President of Sri Lanka on 7 August, the Indian media reported.

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in first Super Four clash

Sri Lanka came up with a solid batting effort to defeat Afghanistan by four wickets in the Super Four clash of the DP World Asia Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday night.

Telecommunication providers up service charges, VAT

Telecommunication providers said that they will increase all mobile and broadband charges by 20% and pay TV by 25% with effect from September 5.

China willing to work with relevant countries to ease SL’s debt burden

China is ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to continue to play a positive role in supporting Sri Lanka’s response to current difficulties and efforts to ease debt burden, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.

UK PM pledges support to Sri Lanka

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson commended the efforts of President Ranil Wickremesinghe for establishing an inclusive government that will bring the stability needed to address issues for the Sri Lankan people.

Lankan envoy says IMF agreement gives much-needed confidence to lure investors

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda expressed gratitude to neighbouring giant India for its support in helping the crisis nation reach out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and said the firming up of the first step with the agency has given the much-needed confidence to lure investments.