LIOC says three ships carrying fuel due here

Three ships containing petrol and diesel are scheduled to reach Sri Lanka, the Lanka IOC said.

Two soldiers, two Airmen arrested over Kandakadu inmate’s death

Two Sergeant grade officers of the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force were arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre.

Vatican paying close attention to Sri Lanka

Vatican is closely following the current situation in Sri Lanka and on the developments pertaining to investigations on the Easter Sunday attacks, it is learnt.

CPC quizzed why fuel shipment not ordered before July 22 as fuel runs out

The senior management of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has been quizzed by the President and Finance Ministry as to why a fuel shipment has not been ordered before July 22 even after being informed that the funds are ready to be released by the treasury, the Daily Mirror learns.

Customs seize Rs.60mn worth booze, fags, cosmetics sent from abroad

A large stock of foreign spirits worth of Rs.60 million accompanied with cosmetics, turmeric and cigarettes sent in several large UPBS (Unaccompanied Passenger Baggage) from Dubai seized by the Sri Lanka Customs were exposed to the media yesterday.

Govt. to offer Rs.7,500 allowance to worst-hit citizens from WB, ADB fund

In a bid to support the people from the worsening economic crisis that has made it challenging to access food, fuel and gas, the government yesterday said it is gearing up to provide a fresh round of assistance to those severely impacted.

BOI launches five-year residence visa to entice foreign investors

In an effort to step up the nation’s game in luring in foreign direct investments (FDI), Sri Lanka’s investment promotion agency, the Board of Investment (BOI), launched yesterday the five-year residence visa programme dedicated to investors.

Litro gas denies statements regarding salary scale

Litro Gas Lanka, Sri Lanka’s national LPG provider, yesterday denied the statements making rounds on social media, regarding its salary structure.

Sri Lanka seeks assistance from Kerala in India

The Governor focused on possible education, technical and scientific collaborations between Kerala and Sri Lankan Universities

Woman jumps into Chandrika Wewa with two sons

A 32-year old woman and her 5 year-old son died when she jumped into the Chandrika Wewa in Embilipitiya with her two sons, police said.

CEB warns over delays in restoring power outages due to fuel crisis

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said there could be some delays in restoring the supply of electricity following outages due to fuel crisis.

Consular Affairs Division to be open on all weekdays from Monday

Considering the heavy demand for Consular Services and in order to provide for the public needs in this regard, the Consular Affairs Division will be open to the public on all weekdays, Monday to Friday commencing July 04, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Japan says closely paying attention to SL’s difficult economic situation, ready to assist

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said that Japan is ready to provide continuous support to Sri Lanka while strengthening relations between the two countries, for Sri Lanka’s economic program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and for the development activities of the country.

Deployment of army personnel to disperse Galle Fort protest: Two lawyers file FR petition

Two lawyers today filed a Fundamental Rights violation petition in Supreme Court challenging the legality of the deployment of Army personnel to forcefully disperse a peaceful protest at the ramparts of the Galle Fort on last Wednesday (29).

Mervyn Silva joins SLFP

Former Minister Mervyn Silva has obtained membership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today.

Railway workers begin lightning strike

Railway guards and engine drivers have launched a lightning strike, Railway Trade Unions said.

Tense situation at Fort Railway Station

Railway staff at the Fort Railway Station has decided to temporarily stay away from duties as railway authorities have failed to resolve a tense situation which arose at the station, Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters Union said.

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Galle

Spinner Nathan Lyon starred with a match haul of nine wickets as Australia wrapped up the opening Test on Friday with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka before lunch on the third day.

22 trains cancelled; No fuel for railway guards to report for duty

Reports reaching that 22 trains, including office and intercity trains scheduled for today have been cancelled as railway guards were unable to report to work due to lack of fuel, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Mathews subbed out after positive COVID test

Sri Lanka veteran ruled out of the first Test on the morning of day three and replaced by Oshada Fernando after testing positive to COVID-19

Tourism associations told to discuss directly with financial institutions for moratorium extension

As the moratorium extended to the hard-hit tourism sector came to an end yesterday, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) requested trade associations to initiate one-to-one discussions with financial institutions for possible extension of the moratorium.

Colombo inflation gallops to 55% in June; food inflation reaches 80%

Inflation in the Colombo district galloped to an eye-popping 54.6 percent in June 2022 from the same month last year, accelerating from 39.1 percent in May reflecting how fast the Sri Lankan economy is making its people poorer by the day.

Soldier mauled to death by wild elephant during training

A soldier was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant while an army team was engaged in a training exercise in Valamandiya forest area of ​​Aralagangwila yesterday.

We will form our own SJB government: Sajith

Whilst ruling out a new multiparty government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday pledged to form a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) administration with a fresh mandate.

Japan will not help SL now

Japanese Ambassador in Colombo Mizukoshi Hideaki who met the TNA yesterday had reportedly said that there is a risk of financial assistance to Sri Lanka being mismanaged and hence Japan will not support the country at this point.

Sri Lanka ready to develop KKS harbour with US $ 40Mn loan from India

Sri Lanka looks forward to the development of the Kankasanthurai Port using US $ 40 million offered by India, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe appointed as CB Governor for another six years

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today appointed Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe as the Central Bank Governor for the next six years.

Sudharma Nethicumara acquitted in cheating case

The Colombo High Court today ordered to acquit and release popular tele drama producer and business personality Sudharma Nethicumara from an indictment filed by the Attorney General.

Cardinal goes to Court seeking order to implement PCOI recommendations against Deshabandu Tennakoon

Colombo Archbishop Malcom Cardinal Ranjith has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the IGP Chandana Wickremaratne and Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security to implement the recommendations in the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter Sunday attacks in relation to Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and two other police officers.

Court order against holding protest in Fort area

The Fort police has obtained a court order against carrying out protest demonstrations in the Colombo Fort area, from 3 pm to 6 pm today, citing inconvenience to the public and vehicle movement.