COLOMBO (News 1st); People are still waiting in queues to obtain gas, while the gas shortage has not been resolved as yet. Litro Gas noted that the unloading of 3,700 MT of gas will be carried out at the Kerawalapitiya Terminal.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Tanker with 37,500 MT of Fuel reaches Lankan shores
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that another ship carrying 37,500 MT of fuel has reached the coast of Sri Lanka. The Chairman of the CPC, Sumith Wijesinghe said the shipment will be inloaded after the Diesel and Kerosene imported under the India Credit Line are unloaded.
Massive JVP protest in Nugegoda on Wednesday (23) afternoon
COLOMBO (News 1st); The ‘Jana Bala Virodaya’ protest march and rally organized by the National People’s Power will be held in Nugegoda on Wednesday (23) afternoon. This protest is held against the Government for its failure to control the rising cost of living and demanding to solve the economic crisis. The protest march will start […]
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Amber alert issued for rough seas, heavy showers
COLOMBO (News 1st); An amber alert has been issued by the Department of Meteorology warning naval and fishing communities to not to venture into the Central parts of southeast Bay of Bengal sea area until tomorrow (20). According to the Meteorology Department, the low pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal moved east-northeastwards and lay centered at […]
Friday, March 18, 2022
IMF intends to begin talks with SL – Spokesperson
COLOMBO (News 1st); IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) intends to begin discussions with Sri Lanka on a program to support the country adding that the island is facing high currency depreciation and inflation after an unusual bout of money printing to keep interest rates low. He further said that the […]
Young boy and elderly man drown in separate incidents
COLOMBO (News 1st); Two people are reported to have drowned in separate incidents in Bandaragama, and Pamunugama. Sri Lanka Police said a 14-year-old boy died after falling into a canal in the SOS Watte area in Bandaragama. Police said the tragedy took place he attempts to reach and grab a branch that was floating in […]
Tech Bus SL moves to Divulapitiya
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Tech Bus SL program which is organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) with News 1st took place on Friday (18) at the Divulapitiya Sri Gnanodaya National School. The program moves from village to village sharing the latest trends in technology among the students in rural Sri Lanka. […]
Fertilizer Crisis led to Tea Industry fall
COLOMBO (News 1st); Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the tea industry is facing a crisis due to the government’s ad-hoc decision to do away with chemical fertilizers. He was speaking at an event in Matara on Thursday (17), to discuss issues faced by the tea estates in the districts. Many large and medium-scale tea […]
Suspect identified in Ruwanwella Murder
COLOMBO (News 1st); A 42-year-old man was murdered in Panapitiya, Ruwanwella on Thursday (17). Sri Lanka Police said a man was found inside a rubber factory in the area with stab wounds, and he succumbed to his injuries upon admission to the hospital. A suspect has been identified in connection with the incident, Police said. […]
