Central Bank to crack down on foreign currency note holders

The Central Bank will soon issue legislation declaring holding any type of foreign currency notes equivalent to the value of more than US$ 10,000, illegal.

SL rejects alleged genocide motion adopted in Canadian Parliament

The Government of Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as ’Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day’.

G7 backs debt relief efforts for Sri Lanka - draft communique

The Group of Seven economic powers support debt relief efforts for Sri Lanka, G7 finance chiefs said on Thursday in a draft communique from a meeting in Germany after the country defaulted on its sovereign debt.

Woman nabbed with Rs. 17,936,500 earned through drug deal

A 31-year-old woman was arrested by the police Narcotic Bureau yesterday with Rs. 17,936,500 in cash, which she suspected to have earning through trafficking and peddling narcotics, the Police said.

Urgent notice to teachers, principals

Although the Education Ministry has declared today as a school holiday, the Ministry requested the staff relevant to the GCE (O/L) examination to report for the prescribed duties as previously assigned, examinations Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Massive expenses recorded at SL foreign missions & Foreign Ministry as SL runs out of essentials

Massive expenditure has been recorded at Sri Lanka’s 63 foreign missions and at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo in the first four months of this year even as the country faced its worst-ever economic crisis leading to the government being unable to pay for basics to provide for its citizens.

People directed to get their 4th dose

Colombo Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge today requested those who are over 20 years-old to get the fourth dose against the COVID-19 virus from the CMC Vaccination Centres today.

Platform to share info on fuel availability in sheds: Minister

The Power and Energy Ministry will introduce a platform to share information on the availability of fuel at filling stations island wide.

Sri Lanka expected to go without food in the global food crisis: PM

Sri Lanka is one of the few nations which is expected to go without food in the global food shortage which is expected within this year, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday.

RBI allows settlement of government-backed $1 billion credit facility to Sri Lanka in rupee terms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 19 said that the government of India-backed $1 billion term loan granted to Sri Lank through the State Bank of India (SBI) for financing purchase of essential goods can be settled in rupee terms, outside the purview of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) arrangement.

Suspect arrested for setting fire to bus during Mirihana protest

A 42-year old man has been arrested by the CID in connection with setting ablaze a bus during the Mirihana incident on March 31.

Don’t disconnect electricity supply during O/L exam: PUCSL chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has taken steps not to disconnect electricity supply during the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination is in progress and after 6.00 pm until the end of the exam.

Three social media admins including TV presenter arrested over recent unrest

Three admins of social media platform including a 39-year-old TV presenter have been arrested by the CID for instigating and aiding and abetting recent violent activities through the social media.

Former Maldives President Nasheed appointed to coordinate relief efforts for SL internationally

Former Maldives President and Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed Nasheed as been appointed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to coordinate the relief efforts for Sri Lanka, globally after discussions were held between Nasheed and Wickremesinghe in Colombo today.

Schools to close tomorrow due to fuel crisis

The Education Ministry has decided to close all government and state-approved private schools tomorrow owing to the current fuel crisis.

Litro Gas summoned before COPE tomorrow

The management of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has been summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) tomorrow at 11.00 am to inquire into the current gas shortage and related solutions.

Some SLPP MPs want lunch provided in Parliament stopped

Around 50 SLPP MPs in a letter addressed to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, requested him to stop providing lunch for MPs.

Police use tear gas and water cannon on IUSF protesters

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse IUSF protesters at Bank Street in Fort a short while ago.

Fuel not sold at R.121 a liter to MPs, if they want fuel, must stand in the queue- CPC trade unions

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Trade Unions today denied reports which claimed that fuel was sold at a subsidized rate of Rs.121 per liter to MPs and VIPs and said if any MP needed to fill their vehicle tanks, they would have to stay in the queue.

Some MPs requested for hotel stay unless arrangements are made to obtain fuel: Speaker

Some MPs wanted arrangements for them to stay at a hotel during the parliamentary week unless arrangements were made for them to obtain fuel to attend Parliament sessions, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said today.

MR did not arrive to Parliament by air, his office clarifies

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office, today rejected social media reports claiming that Rajapaksa was flown in for the parliamentary sessions on Wednesday, saying Rajapaksa travelled by road and not by chopper.

Fuel sold at higher prices from Kolonnawa storage terminal, per liter above Rs.500: SUTUF

Petrol and diesel were pumped for outside vehicles at the Kolonnawa storage terminal at higher prices, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) Convener and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said.

MR should have retired from politics after second term as Prez: Chamal

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa should have retired from politics when his second term as the executive President ended, MP Chamal Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

Issuing fuel for VIPs/MPs at police garage stopped: Minister

Issuing fuel for Parliamentarians at the Narahenpita Police garage was stopped from this morning, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

First school term - 2022 ends tomorrow

The first school term of the year 2022 in the Government and State-approved private schools will end tomorrow (20), the Education Ministry announced.

Ships with petrol, gas arrive at port

Two freighters with LP gas and petrol have sailed into the Colombo port, LITRO Gas Lanka Limited and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have confirmed it.

Summon LITRO before COPE for delaying LP gas supply: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed COPE Chairman Charitha Herath to summon LITRO Lanka Ltd., before COPE tomorrow to clarify on the delay in supplying LP gas.

PM requests non-essential public sector staff not to report for duty tomorrow

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today requested the non-essential public sector employees not to report to duty tomorrow owing to the prevailing fuel shortage in the country.

Prima flour price up by Rs. 40 from today

The price of a kilogram of wheat flour sold by the Prima Ceylon Ltd has been increased by Rs. 40 from today, the company said.

Priest who came under attack voices for peace

It’s a little over a week since the horrible experience that took place at the ’MainaGoGama’ and ’Gotagogama’ on May 9, the memories are still fresh. Many things have happened since then. This is one of the photographs that went viral locally and globally.