CB expects middle spot exchange rate to strengthen rupee exchange rate

The Central Bank (CB) expects the recently introduced middle spot exchange rate to strengthen the rupee exchange rate and to ease the liquidity pressures in the domestic foreign exchange market.

No impartial inquiry on attack on ’GotaGoGama' protesters: Vijitha

Expressing its displeasure, the National People’s Power (NPP) criticised the government for not having implemented the law against the perpetrators behind the attack on peaceful protesters outside Temple Trees and at ’’GotaGoGama’’ on May 9.

Issuing passports back to normal from tomorrow: Immigration Dept.

Immigration and Emigration Department Spokesperson Deputy Controller Piyumi Bandara said although the routine operation commences tomorrow, the applicants should have to book an appointment before they seek services.

RW has yet to invite parties to join govt: Rajitha

People will accept the cabinet if Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has an open discussion with political parties representing Parliament and forms it according to a proper agreement, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne said today.

The next couple of months will be the most difficult of our lives, PM informs the nation

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, on Monday said the next couple of months will be the most difficult ones in the lives of all citizens and the country must prepare to make some sacrifices and face the challenges of this period.

Tomorrow’s curfew time amended

The time of island-wide curfew, which was scheduled for tomorrow, was amended, the President’s Media Division said.

PM to give special statement at 6.30 pm

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will give a special statement to the nation at 6.30 pm today evening, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Diesel scarcity may force 80% private buses out of service from tomorrow: Assn.

About 80% of private buses will be out of service starting from tomorrow due to the unavailability of diesel, Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) Secretary Anjana Priyanjith said.

3hr 40min powercut approved for tomorrow

The power cut schedule for tomorrow (17) for three hour and forty minutes was announced today, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Fuel crises could hamper smooth functioning of schools: Teachers’ Union

Even though the school activities begin tomorrow as usual, the fuel crisis could affect the smooth functioning. Therefore the government should pay more attention to address this shortcoming, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

SJB decides to support progressive steps by new govt.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to support all progressive steps taken by the new government, Party’s General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

Ranil tries to woo MPs to his side: Rajitha

People will accept the cabinet if Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has an open discussion with political parties representing Parliament and forms it according to a proper agreement, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Another 159 arrests related to recent violence

Another 159 persons have been taken into police custody who were suspected to have involved in violent activities near Galle Face Green, Kollupitiya and several other areas in the country causing damage to state and private properties, the police disclosed.

Curfew to be imposed tonight

Island-wide curfew will be imposed from 8.00 P.M today till 5.00 A.M tomorrow, the President’s Media Division said.

Sufficient rainfall, maximum 5-hour power cut: CEB engineers union

With sufficient rainfall in the hydro-catchment areas, the use of fuel for thermal power generation can be reduced, and the maximum power cut would be restricted to five hours, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union said.

Three fuel shipments due next two weeks; Don't queue up or top up: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today that adequate fuel would be made available soon as three ships carrying fuel are scheduled to sail into Sri Lankan waters in the next two weeks under the Indian Credit Line.

Man attempts to transfer €50,000 using ’Undial’ arrested

A 53-year-old man in possession of €50,000 and attempted to smuggle the sum under the proscribed ’Undial’ system, was arrested during a raid by the STF at Pepiliyana in Boralesgamuwa.

Milk powder prices increased again

Price of milk powder has been increased with effect from yesterday ( May 15 2022) .

More Ministers to be sworn in today

A few more Cabinet ministers of the new government are slated to be sworn in this evening , Daily Mirror learns . President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning for the appointment of 18 ministers in addition to himself and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who will retain some portfolios. Besides ,there will be 30 state ministers.

Tamil Nadu to send meds worth Rs 8.87cr to Sri Lanka in first phase

Indian Minister Ma Subramanian, on Sunday, inspected the drug warehouse in Chennai which stores essential medicines that the State plans to send to Sri Lanka, in the first phase.

Ship carrying 3,700MT LP gas to arrive today: LITRO

One of the two gas shipments to reach the country today, the Litro Gas Lanka Ltd said

Fuel distribution resumes today: Bowser Owners’

The Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners Association (CPPBOA) said they have resumed fuel distribution in the country from this morning.

PM to give detailed explanation of financial crisis to the nation on Monday

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that he will provide a full explanation of the financial crisis faced by the country tomorrow and the measures being taken to purchase the essential supplies.

Maithri informs RW SLFP will support form new govt.

SLFP Leader Maithripala Sirisena has written to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today saying the SLFP will support forming a new government with Wickremesinghe, senior sources said.

230 arrested for recent violent incidents: Police seek public help to net more

Some 230 people have been arrested over various charges including violation of curfew, attacking public, causing damages to public and private properties since May 9.

Gas shipment to arrive tonight

A gas shipment will arrive later tonight at the Colombo Port and unloading will begin immediately amid a severe gas shortage in the market.

PM holds discussions with WB and ADB over economic crisis

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with the country representatives of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank regarding the current economic crisis in the country.

More than 2,000 people affected by inclement weather

More than 2,000 people had been affected due to floods following heavy rains experienced in the past few days, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

MoD investigates reports on planned LTTE attack

The Defence Ministry said today that the Indian media reports on planned attack by the LTTE on May 18 will be duly investigated.

STF arrests two for illegal possession of US$ 47,000

Two men have been arrested by the STF for possessing US$ 47,000 during a raid in Boralesgamuwa.