The Disaster Management Centre has issued a minor flood warning to the people living in low-lying areas adjoining the Attanagalu Oya, Kalu River, Gin River and Nilwala River.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of several rivers
The Disaster Management Centre has issued a minor flood warning to the people living in low-lying areas adjoining the Attanagalu Oya, Kalu River, Gin River and Nilwala River.
Parts of the island to receive heavy rainfall above 100mm
Prevailing showery and windy condition over the island is expected to slightly enhance during today and the next few days, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
President instructs officials to take speedy actions to ensure food security
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the relevant officials to immediately launch a comprehensive public-private partnership programme on food security. MORE..
Monday, May 30, 2022
One dead, another critical after shooting at Bastian Mawatha
One person has been killed while another has been critically injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident near the Bastian Mawatha Bus Stand in Colombo. MORE>.
3,500 MT shipment of LP gas reaches island
A shipment of 3,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas has arrived in the country. MORE..
Cabinet to decide on state and deputy minister posts today?
The weekly Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held today (30), chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Philippines moves to repatriate Filipinos in Sri Lanka
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has ordered the immediate repatriation of Filipinos in Sri Lanka who want to return home amid the ongoing economic crisis in the country. MORE..
Showery and windy condition expected to slightly enhance
Prevailing showery and windy condition over the island is expected to slightly enhance during today and the next few days, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Proposal to revise electricity tariffs
The government is of the view that electricity tariffs need to be revised after nine long years, Minister of Power and Energy says. MORE..
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana transferred
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana, the DIG in charge of Crimes and Traffic has been transferred to the Southern Province. MORE..
Heavy traffic on Southern Expressway towards Matara
Traffic congestion is reported on the Southern Expressway towards Matara this morning (May 28), the Road Development Authority (RDA) says. MORE..
Rapid renewable energy generation plan from June
A rapid renewable energy generation plan will be in effect from 1st of June, says the Minister of Power and Energy.
USD 600 million required to ensure adequate fertilizer supply- PM
USD 600 million would be required to ensure an adequate supply of fertiliser in the country, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said during a discussion with the representatives from the agriculture sector to discuss the looming food shortage. MORE..
Australia grants bridging visas to Lankan asylum seeker family to return to Queensland
A Sri Lankan Tamil family whose detention has focused anger over Australia s asylum-seeker policies have won a four-year battle to return to their Queensland town. MORE..
Friday, May 27, 2022
Wimal s wife sentenced to two years in prison
MP Wimal Weerawansa s wife Shashi Weerawansa, who was accused of submitting forged documents to obtain a diplomatic passport, has been handed two-year rigorous imprisonment MORE..
India and Japan to work together to assist Sri Lanka during crisis
India and Japan have agreed to work together on assisting crisis-hit Sri Lanka, the Japanese government said, following a recent meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. MORE..
PM s Office clarifies media reports on increasing public sector salaries
The Prime Minister s Office today (May 27) issued a clarification on the media reports in circulation which stated that the salaries of public sector employees are expected to be increased in the upcoming interim budget. MORE..
President seeks support from experts in power sector
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the experts in the power sector to assist in making a significant contribution from renewable energy sources to the national grid. MORE..
Sapugaskanda refinery to recommence operations
The Sapugaskanda oil refinery will resume its operations for the first time since March 20 with a crude oil shipment being unloaded today, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says. MORE..
India will support democracy, stability in Sri Lanka- PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will continue to stand with the people of Sri Lanka and support democracy, stability and economic recovery in the neighbouring country. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers in several provinces today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Laugfs to supply domestic LP gas within next 6 days
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the main liquefied petroleum gas suppliers in Sri Lanka, says the company will be able to supply domestic LP gas cylinders to the market within the next six days. MORE..
UNGA adopts Sri Lanka sponsored resolution to declare World Seagrass Day
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Sri Lanka sponsored Resolution A'76'L.56, declaring 1 March as World Seagrass Day. MORE..
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Teenage gunman kills at least 18 children at elementary school in U.S.
A teenage gunman opened fire in a south Texas elementary school on Tuesday, killing at least 18 children and one adult, before he was also killed, officials said, the latest mass murder as the United States is gripped by an epidemic gun violence. MORE..
Fairly heavy rains in several provinces including Western
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
No new financing for Sri Lanka without macroeconomic policy framework - WB
The World Bank on Tuesday said it is not planning to provide any new financing to cash-strapped Sri Lanka until an adequate economic policy framework has been put in place. MORE..
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Ceypetco raises petrol and diesel prices
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that it has increased fuel prices with effect from 3.00 a.m. today (May 24). MORE..
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Australia ousts conservatives after nine years, Albanese to be prime minister
Australia s Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule as the government was swept away in Saturday s election by a wave of support for candidates who campaigned for more action on climate change and may hold the balance of power. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces
The Department of meteorology says showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces. MORE..
WHO working on more monkeypox guidance as cases rise
The World Health Organization is working on further guidance for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox, amid concerns cases could spike further in the summer months, a senior adviser for the U.N. agency told Reuters. MORE..
Saturday, May 21, 2022
State of emergency in Sri Lanka revoked
The state of emergency, imposed in Sri Lanka earlier this month, has been rescinded with effect from last night (May 20). MORE..
Power of parliamentary committees including COPA and COPE to be increased
A motion to amend the Standing Orders and increase the powers of all parliamentary committees including COPE and COPA will be tabled in the Parliament soon, says the Leader of the House, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. MORE..
Heavy traffic at Borella Junction due to protest
Borella Junction has been blocked by a group of protesters demanding LP gas supplies, Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE..
Parts of Colombo to experience 10-hour water today
The water supply for several areas in Colombo will be interrupted for 10 hours today (May 21), the National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWS DB) says. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Friday, May 20, 2022
CBSL governor to stay in post, says improvement observed in political stability
Sri Lanka s central bank governor said on Thursday he will stay on as head of the bank given an improvement in political stability in the midst of an economic crisis, and he would not step down as he had earlier said he would. MORE..
CPC suspends issuing fuel to several filling stations
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says supplying fuel to filling stations that have violated the rules, regulations and directives issued by the corporation will be suspended. MORE..
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Shipment of 3,500 MT of LP gas arrives in Sri Lanka
Another shipment of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas arrived in Sri Lanka, Litro Gas Lanka Limited says. MORE..
Central Bank decides to keep policy rates unchanged
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at the current levels of 13.50 per cent and 14.50 per cent, respectively. MORE..
CID records statements from three more MPs
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded statements from three more parliamentarians regarding the incidents that took place in Galle Face and Kollupitiya on May 09. MORE..
South-west monsoon establishes over the island
The Department of Meteorology says the south-west monsoon is established over the island. MORE..
India looks a lot like Sri Lanka - Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt over economy
Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the BJP government over rising inflation and unemployment and warned that India “looks a lot like Sri Lanka”. MORE..
Exams chief on transport facilities for students sitting for O'Ls
The Commissioner General of Examinations says that all arrangements have been made to provide transport facilities to students without any hindrance on the days of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, even though transportation has been disrupted due to fuel shortages. MORE..
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Ramesh Pathirana s revelation in parliament regarding attack on protesters
The Inspector-General of Police and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security had given directives not to use water cannons and tear gas at the ruling party supporters who were heading towards the GotaGoGama protest site at the Galle Face Green on the 9th of May, says MP Ramesh Pathirana. MORE..
Lanka IOC responds to reports of price increase
Lanka IOC says that certain messages being circulated alleging that it has increased fuel prices with effect from May 18 are completely false. MORE..
