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.

Pumping fuel for light vehicles limited

Issuing of fuel for vehicles will be limited at filling stations from 1.00 pm today, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

President Gotabaya should’ve been open about plans, says Namal

Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa, son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and nephew of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has said he understands why people are angry with the government. However, he has cautioned that now is not only the time for anger, but for solutions too.

Vessel carrying 37,500MT of petrol to arrive today

A vessel carrying 37,500 metric tons of petrol will arrive in the country today, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

SriLankan clarifies on commercial cargo uplifted to Uganda in 2021

SriLankan airlines emphasized that the airlines uplifted 102 tons of printed material from Colombo to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda in February 2021 was undertaken for commercial reasons only.

Ex-cricketer Dhammika Prasad begins 24-hour hunger strike

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Dhammika Prasad began a 24-hour hunger strike this morning at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.

Uganda to be blacklisted over money laundering

Uganda’s financial industry risks being blacklisted by international systems for failure to put in place measures that can effectively prevent financial crimes like money laundering.

Comedian Bandu Samarasinghe appointed Consular General in Milan

Veteran actor and comedian Bandu Samarasinghe has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consular General in Milan, Italy, sources said.

Police Officer who joined protest at Galle Face taken in for questioning

The Police officer who got vocal today at the public protest at Galle Face Green, over the ongoing crisis, has been taken in for questioning by the Police Special Investigations Unit.

SriLankan Airlines to lease up to 21 aircraft by 2025

State-run SriLankan Airlines has issued requests for proposals to lease up to 21 aircraft to support its long-term business strategy.

Assaulting Kelaniya Students at Kiribathgoda: SLPP PS member remanded

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Duminda Perera was arrested for allegedly assaulting Kelaniya university students while attempting to demolish a stage set up by a group of students during a protest in Kiribathgoda was today ordered to be remanded till April 22 by Mahara Magistrate’s Court.

IMF says it welcomes Sri Lanka’s plans to engage with creditors

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday (13) said that it supported Sri Lanka’s plans to engage in ’’collaborative dialogue’’ with creditors, a day after the country unilaterally suspended external debt payments amid a severe economic crisis.

Sri Lanka seeking up to $4 Bn as IMF talks set to start

Sri Lanka needs between $3 billion to $4 billion this year to pull itself out of an unprecedented economic crisis and plans to start talks with the International Monetary Fund for help, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said.

Govt. taking measures to secure normal life of people from complex situation: Prez

The government was taking measures to secure the normal life of the people from the current complex situation by properly understanding the challenges, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.

S&P downgrades Sri Lanka’s foreign currency rating amid economic crisis

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday lowered Sri Lanka’s foreign currency rating to ’’CC’’ from ’’CCC’’, citing the economic crisis in the country and rising external funding pressures.

India open to additional $2-billion aid for Sri Lanka

India is willing to commit up to another $2 billion in financial assistance to Sri Lanka while also supporting the island nation with food and fuel, five sources told Reuters, as New Delhi tries to regain ground lost to China in recent years.

Country on the brinks of collapsing: Rosy

Claiming that the country was on the brinks of collapsing, Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake said today the need of the hour is a coalescence of all forces irrespective of political, racial, religious or language differences to rescue the nation.

Deeply concerned about the uncertain economic outlook in Sri Lanka: World Bank

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook is highly uncertain due to the fiscal and external imbalances and urgent policy measures are needed to address the high levels of debt and debt service, reduce the fiscal deficit, restore external stability, and mitigate the adverse impacts on the poor and vulnerable, says the World Bank in its twice-a-year regional update.

SL recieves USD 10Mn from World Bank to purchase medicines

Sri Lanka has received USD 10 million from the World Bank to purchase medicines, the Government Information Department said.

Protestors refuse to meet PM, put forward two demands

A group of protestors at the Galle Face area now re-named as the ’Gota Go Gama’ have written to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, declining his invitation for a meeting, but have put forward two demands saying the President must resign and all Rajapaksa members must leave the government.

Two Senior DIGs transferred

Two Senior DIGs have been transferred with immediate effect due to service requirements, police said.

Sajith signs Impeachment Motion and No Confidence Motion

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today placed his signatures on the Impeachment Motion against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the No-Confidence Motion against the government.

Ready to talk to protesting youth - PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the Government is ready to hold discussions with the protesting youth at Galle Face Green.

Six suspects nabbed with 300kg of heroin off Southern coast

Six men with at least 300 kg of heroin and 25 kg of Methamphetamine also known as ICE, were taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation conducted off the Southern coast.

China says doing ’utmost’ to help debt-ridden Sri Lanka

China on Tuesday reiterated that it is doing its ’’utmost’’ to provide assistance to debt-ridden Sri Lanka