Grade 5 exam results to be released tonight

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardana said he intends to contact the relevant authorities to release the grade five scholarship examination results by tonight

Remittances from exported goods and services from foreign earnings should be remitted to SL within 180 days - CBSL

Foreign earnings from all exported goods and services have been made mandatory and to be remitted to Sri Lanka within 180 days from the date of shipment or provisioning of services, the Central Bank stated.

Basil’s meeting with IMF not for debt restructuring: Cabraal

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said that Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa scheduled meeting with IMF in Washington DC next month ‘not for the purpose of debt restructuring’.

PM says Ranil a good friend, but no national government

Amidst rising reports that a national government was being discussed between the Rajapaksa brothers and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe which would see President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as head of state and Wickremesinghe as the new Prime Minister, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday firmly denied these reports saying such a matter was not discussed with the UNP.

CPC also increases fuel prices; petrol by Rs.77 & diesel by Rs. 55

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has decided to increase fuel prices with effect from midnight today.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to meet ITAK on March 15 - TNA MP

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to meet ITAK on Tuesday March 15 2022, TNA MP S. Rasamanickam told Parliament today.

Sri Lanka to start talks with IMF on debt restructuring

Sri Lanka will begin talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month on a plan to help the crisis-hit country, including assistance with debt restructuring and managing its foreign exchange shortage, three sources said on Friday, Reuters reported.

COVID, Russia-Ukraine war and other external issues caused the crisis: Basil

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that they are trying to provide relief to people as much as possible, despite the challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

PUCSL agrees to approve emergency power purchase

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has agreed in principle to approve emergency power purchase subject to conditions laid down by the Commission.

Gammanpila barred from speaking in Parliament

One of the sacked ministers, MP Udaya Gammanpila has been denied permission to speak in a Parliament debate on energy crisis on March 10.

Over 120,000 LP gas cylinders distributed so far, says Litro

More than 120,000 cylinders of LP gas have been filled and distributed by this evening at Kerawalapitiya storage terminal and the process will continue for next few days to ease the gas shortage in the local market, the Litro Gas announced.

All students summoned to schools from March 14

A circular has been issued instructing schools to summon all students from Monday (14), the Education Ministry Secretary of Education, Prof. Kapila Perera said.

CPC to up fuel prices after Monday: Union says

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) hinted that it would also increase the price of fuel after Monday (14), as soon as the queues at fuel stations and powercuts are over, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) Convenor and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said.

School van fares to go up

The All Island School Van Operators Association (AISVOA) today said that they are compelled to increase the school van fares as soon as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increases its prices.

Approval given to up drug prices by 29%: prof. Jayasumana

The special Pricing Committee chaired by Dr. Palitha Abeykoon, met this afternoon, granted approval to increase prices of medicines by 29% considering the increase of the US Dollar against the rupee,’’ State Minister Channa Jayasumana said today.

Tuk Tuk fare for second km increased to Rs.50

Along with the recent fuel price increase, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said that the three wheeler fare should be increased, AITWDU President Lalith Dharmasekera said.

Economic crisis is an intl. conspiracy: SJB

Whilst the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the economic crisis which Sri Lanka is facing today is an international conspiracy, the Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene said it is the duty of the opposition to support the government to resolve the crisis.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals roped in the services of former Sri Lanka speedster Lasith Malinga as the franchise’s fast bowling coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

Bus fares to hike by 50% if CPC diesel prices increased

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA)and the Inter Provincial Private Bus Owners’ Association (IPPBOA) today claimed that they will go for a bus fare increase if the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increases their diesel prices.

No restriction for importing medicines: Finance Ministry

There is no restriction for importing medicines as they are not included in the non essential items that have been restricted by the Finance ministry a few days ago, Finance Ministry Secretary S. R. Attygalle said.

Price of lunch packets increases from today

The price of lunch packets will be increased due to the highest depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar and the shortage of the LP gas cylinders, All Island Canteen Owners Association Chairman Asela Sampath said today.

CEB & Indian company to set up solar power plant in Sampur

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and National Thermal Power Corporation in India will sign a joint venture agreement today to establish a solar power electricity generating plant at Sampur, Trincomalee, an official said

Judgment in passport case against Shashi Weerawansa postponed

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today postponed for May 6 to deliver its judgment in respect of two cases filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Bakery items to take a hike from midnight

The bakery owners have decided to increase the prices of all bakery products, including the price of a loaf of bread, from midnight today due to the increase in the price of a kilo of wheat flour by the flour companies, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) President N.K. Jayawardene said.

Wheat flour prices increased with immediate effect

The Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited and Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd have decided to increase the price of wheat flour by Rs. 38 with immediate effect.

RBI notifies $500 mn credit line for Sri Lanka to procure petroleum products

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued a notification to initiate the $500 million line of credit provided by India to Sri Lanka, which would enable it to buy petroleum products.

Chinese EXIM Bank releases US $ 60Mn as part of loan

EXIM Bank of China has released US $ 60 million as part of the loan for the construction of the first stage of the Central Expressway, a diplomatic source said.

All airline tickets issued locally up by 27% from today: CAASL

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) today announced that the prices of all airline tickets issued from Sri Lanka have been increased by 27% from today due to the the depreciation of the LKR reaching Rs. 259.99 against US Dollar.

Only restrictions not total ban on 367 goods: Semasinghe

Claiming that restricting the imports of 367 non-essential items without a valid licence was not a total ban, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said yesterday it was only a temporary measure.

No sexual dysfunction from COVID, Health Ministry responds to media reports

Responding to several media reports that state that some young people who are infected with COVID-19, are susceptible to sexual dysfunction and subfertility, the Health Ministry said there is no any truth behind such claims.