Sri Lanka’s true inflation at 74% in April according to Professor Steve Hanke

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation measured by Hanke’s Annual Inflation Index hit a staggering 74 percent in the year through April 15, 2022 as prices from energy to staples to discretionary items received a jolt last month from the botched rupee float.

LIOC increases fuel prices again

Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has decided to increase prices of Diesel by Rs 75 per Litre and Petrol by Rs 35 per Litre with effect from midnight today.

CEB requests to have power cuts on April 18, 19, 20

The Ceylon Electricity Board today requested the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to approve scheduled power cuts until April 20 from tomorrow.

I won’t accept any post in new Cabinet - Sarath Weerasekara

Former Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera said he had decided not to take up any post in the new Cabinet.

NPP kicks off three-day protest march from Beruwala

A three-day protest march organised by the National People’s Power (NPP) against the government set off from Beruwala this morning.

Lakvijaya Power Plant faces difficulty unloading two coal shipments due to lack of funds: CEBEU

Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai is currently facing difficulties in unloading two shipments of coal with a cumulative capacity of 120,000 MT due to lack of funds (US$ 34 million), Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union (CEBEU) said.

No plans to unleash military power on peaceful protesters: Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said that there are no plans to abuse military power by unleashing it on peaceful protesters.

SJB to handover no confidence motion against govt. on Tuesday

Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) is to handover the no confidence motion against the government to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene on Tuesday April 19 2022, an SJB MP said today.

First school term for 2022 starts tomorrow: Minister

The first school term of 2022 will commence as usual tomorrow, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardana said.

SL delegation leave for USA for IMF discussion

A delegation including Finance Minister Ali Sabry, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardene left the country this morning to participate in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

SJB MPs to join Galle Face protest

Five Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs, Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakara, Mujibur Rahman, Kavinda Jayawardena and Hector Appuharmy would join the hundreds of protesters at Galle Face, if need arises.

Bandu Samarasinghe won’t be appointed Consular General in Milan: Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of External Affairs said today that Veteran actor and comedian Bandu Samarasinghe will not be appointed as the Consular General in Milan.

President holds several rounds of discussions on current issues

Several rounds of discussions on current issues were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

Flight that leaves Ratmalana belongs to UK millionaire

The flight that left Ratmalana today morning - N750GF - for Dubai, belongs to British national and UK millionaire George Davies, the Daily Mirror learns.

Dialog de-installs antenna structure at Galle Face

Dialog Axiata PLC said today that it has taken a decision to de-install the 20 feet pole antenna structure at Galle Face.

Bodies of executive, son found in water tank in Akmeemana

The bodies of a planning executive officer of a factory in Akmeemana and his 8-year old son were found in a water tank of the factory.

Basil still in Sri Lanka

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who was rumored to have left Sri Lanka via the Ratmalana Airport today morning is still in the country and in hospital, after he was infected with the COVID-19 virus, airport sources have confirmed to Daily Mirror.

Russia warns U.S. against further arming Ukraine

Russia has sent a formal diplomatic note to the Biden administration warning the U.S. against further arming Ukraine, two officials tell CBS News.

CPC, LIOC bowsers will operate at 100% from Monday: Associations

The Bowser Tanker Owners Associations of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) claimed today that fuel transportation in the country will come to normal from Monday (18).

Stock market to be closed for five days next week

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has directed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to temporarily close the stock market due to the pesent situation in the country.

BASL urges Govt not to disrupt freedom of dissent

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today requested the Government to desist from taking any steps whatsoever to disrupt what is a legitimate exercise of the freedom of dissent of the people.

Suspect arrested for stealing over Rs.27Mn cash from leading apperal store in Kadawatha

A suspect hiding on the roof of a leading apparel outlet in Kadawatha arrested by police with the Rs. 27 million of stolen cash in his possession, police said.

Dialog says it installed antenna structure at Galle Face

Dialog Axiata PLC said yesterday that it has installed a 20ft pole antenna structure at Galle Face Green as a solution to network congestion.

Special long distance buses from today: SLTB Chairman

The Sri Lanka Transport Board’s (SLTB) special long distance buses will be on the roads from today to facilitate the holiday makers to return to Colombo from the major cities after the Sinhala-Tamil New Year seasonal holidays.

Power cuts from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the power cuts will be imposed again from tomorrow.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s appeal to Centre on Sri Lanka humanitarian aid

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to allow the State to ship essential commodities from the Thoothukudi port to Sri Lanka as humanitarian aid to the people, especially Tamils, severely affected by the food crisis.

Basil admitted in hospital with COVID-19

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been admitted to hospital after contracting the COVID-19 infection, sources said.

I hope youth struggle will be triumphant and revolutionary - Jackson Anthony

Veteran cinema artiste Jackson Anthony in his message extending support to the ‘non-partisan youth struggle’, expressed hope that it will not be another defeated insurrection but a triumphant revolution.

Police Seargent who joined Galle Face Green protest granted bail

The Police officer who got vocal yesterday at the public protest at Galle Face Green, over the ongoing crisis, has been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

Litro Chairman tenders resignation

Chairman of Litro, Theshara Jayasinghe, has submitted his resignation letter to the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.