Power cuts may shoot to over 10 hours daily

Informed sources told Daily Mirror last evening that if fuel is not urgently supplied to the power stations, power cuts may shoot to over 10 hours daily from next week - a move which will severely hamper the daily lives and businesses of all citizens.

Mr. Wickremesnghe should have done this when he was in power: SJB MP

The UNP’s call for formulating a national policy to revive the country’s economy, should have been done when they were in power, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP J. C. Alawathuwala said yesterday.

Diesel shortage to hit the market, do not queue

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has urged people not to panic as a diesel shortage is expected to hit the market tomorrow and day after.

10-hour powercut tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power for ten hours tomorrow (30).

Redactions must be lifted in secret reports: Lord Naseby

British Conservative party politician Lord Michael Naseby said redactions in the secret dispatches sent to the British government during the civil war in Sri Lanka must be removed to get a clearer picture of the events that unfolded during the conflict.

Hydro power generation will be further disrupted due to low water level in the reservoirs

Hydro power generation will be further disrupted due to the low water level in the reservoirs associated with the Ceylon Electricity Board hydro power plants, the Energy Ministry said.

There may be a change in Parliament after the New Year: UNP Deputy Leader

There may be change in the composition in Parliament after the Sinhala and Tamil New year, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

MoD responds to reports on recently signed maritime security pacts with India

Referring to recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India, Defence Ministry (MoD) clarified that it will neither result in hindrance nor threat to the national security of Sri Lanka, as misinterpreted by several print and electronic media.

SL Govt. not involved with Colombo- Moscow flight operations suspension: Minister

The operations between Sri Lanka and Moscow, Russia by SriLankan Airlines was suspended due to an insurance cover issue and flights between the two countries will resume soon, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

SL seeks another $250 mn from Bangladesh

Sri Lanka has sought another US $ 250 million financial facility from Bangladesh, informed sources said .

Countdown begins for Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s exit as he faces toughest political battle

Pakistan’s opposition parties have vowed to bring down the beleaguered government of Prime Minister Imran Khan who is facing his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018.

SC suspends cabinet decision allowing former President Sirisena to reside at Paget Road residence

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to allow former President Maithripala Sirisena to continuous use of the residence currently used by him at Paget Road.

Two including MSD officer die in accident

A police sergeant attached to the Ministerial Security Division (MSD) and one of his relatives were killed when the car they were travelling in slammed against a lorry at Kadawathgama in Kadugannawa on the Kandy-Colombo Main Road yesterday.

Peradeniya Hospital resumes surgeries after MSD assures stocks

The Peradeniya Teaching Hospital has resumed all surgeries after Medical Supplies Division (MSD) assured relevant stocks, Hospital Director told Daily Mirror.

Suspension of surgeries at Peradeniya Hospital: Indian Minister Jaishankar ready to intervene

Referring to the suspension of scheduled surgeries at Peradeniya Teaching Hospital due to shortage of medicines, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said he has informed Indian High Commissioner Baglay to contact and discuss how India can help.

Shortage of medicines hits hospitals; scheduled surgeries at Peradeniya Hospital suspended

All scheduled surgeries at Peradeniya Teaching Hospital have been suspended due to a shortage of drugs and consumable items.

Cabinets approves to table IMF report in Parliament

The Cabinet has approved the proposal submitted by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to present the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Sri Lanka to Parliament.

Three students arrested over fellow student’s death in Pelmadulla

Three schoolchildren have been arrested in connection with a death of 16-year old student who reportedly drowned while bathing at Kirindiela anicut in Pelmadulla.

Wimal hints at forming new opposition group

Former Minister and Government MP Wimal Weerawansa has hinted at moves to form a new opposition group and sit in the opposition benches in Parliament.

’’I will continue as PM, I have nothing to do with Ranil or Sajith: MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday evening denied reports that he will step down from his position and make way for UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the country.

Hot weather strikes again; public asked to stay hydrated

Referring to the prevailing hot weather in the country, an expert from the Meteorological Department said it would be advisable for people to avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight and to drink plenty of fluids on a frequent basis.

Money Changers warned of license suspension : CBSL

Money Changers have been informed that their licenses would be suspended/ revoked if they transact any foreign currency transactions at rates beyond the rates stipulated by Licensed Banks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced last night.

SLTDA overestimates tourism earnings; reveals CB data

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has overestimated the revenue generated by the sector for the first two months of the year, the latest Weekly Economic Indicators report by the Central Bank revealed.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeks further US $ 1bn credit line from India: sources

Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of US $ 1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst economic crisis in decades, two sources said yesterday, as the Indian foreign minister began talks with the government of its neighbour.

Prices of multiple medical devices revised

The maximum retail price of a number medical devices including stents, test strips, intraocular lenses, blood glucose monitoring systems and pulse oximeters has been amended in an Extraordinary Gazette.

Selected families to get Rs. 5,000 during festive season

The Cabinet has decided to pay a special allowance of Rs. 5,000 per family for two months to identified 3.1 million low income earning families during festive season, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Cabinet nod to up train fares

The Cabinet today approved the revision of train fares, Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama said.

More than 7-hour power cut tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given approval to impose over seven hours countrywide power cut tomorrow.

US to provide credit facilities for Renewable Energy Projects in SL

US Ambassador Julie Chung said that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide credit facilities for Renewable Energy Projects,President’s Media Division said.

UNP hints RW to play a major role soon?

UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene today hinted that there will be a national consensus soon where all the parties will get together to resolve the crisis which Sri Lanka has been plunged into and Ranil Wickremesinghe will play a major role in it.