LNP - Schools closed in Nuwara Eliya District tomorrow

2022-08-02   |   Uncategorized

All government schools in the Nuwara Eliya District will remain closed tomorrow (02 August) due to adverse weather conditions, the Governor of the Cen...

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LNP - Three-hour power cut scheduled for tomorrow

2022-08-01   |   Uncategorized

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it has approved a power cut of 03 hours for tomorrow (August 01) as requested by the CEB. Ac...

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LNP - Ranil says multilateral agencies , friendly countries ready to help SL

2022-04-06   |   Uncategorized

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Parliament should evolve a mechanism to get out of the current crisis and financial assis...

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LNP - US $ 1Bn loan from China to settle previous loans

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The proposed US $ 1 billion loan to be obtained from China will be utilised to settle the previous loans from the Chinese banks, Daily Mirror learns. ...

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LNP - IMF calls SL to strengthen VAT and income taxes

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Sri Lanka a comprehensive set of policies with specific measures which included strengthening VA...

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LNP - Power cuts extended by another hour for some areas today due to weekend parties

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that it has been decided to impose power cut for one more hour in addition to today's schedu...

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LNP - SL needs a new beginning: Cardinal

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka needs a new beginning and a national conversion, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today. "We need a national...

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LNP - Banks directed to sell 50% of worker remittances to CB every week

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

The Central Bank has directed all licensed banks to sell 50 percent of inward workers’ remittances to the Central Bank every week. The directive cam...

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LNP - Power cut schedule announced for tomorrow

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (24) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. T...

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LNP - US encourages PC polls in SL, says move to reach out IMF courageous

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

While saying that it is a courageous step by the Sri Lankan Government to reach out to the International Monetary Fund, US Under Secretary for Politic...

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LNP - Brent crude slips below $100 per barrel for first time since March 1

2022-03-16   |   Uncategorized

The price of Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - has fallen below $100 a barrel for the first time since the start of March. The RAC has s...

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LNP - Tomorrow’s power cut schedule announced

2022-03-16   |   Uncategorized

The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (16) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. P...

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LNP - UK warns its citizens on travel to SL over deteriorating economic situation

2022-03-15   |   Uncategorized

The United Kingdom, in its latest travel advisory on Sri Lanka has warned its citizens saying the economic situation was deteriorating in the country ...

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LNP - Revise fuel transport formula; if not fuel distribution will be stopped: SLPPTOA

2022-03-15   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association (SLPPTOA) said that they need to revise the fuel transport formula within two days and said...

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LNP - Issuing permits for inland sand mining suspended: Env. Ministry

2022-03-15   |   Uncategorized

The Environment Ministry instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to suspend issuing inland sand mining permits. The decision was anno...

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LNP - Diesel scarcity leads Kelanitissa GT-7 power plant shut down

2022-03-10   |   Uncategorized

The single power generation unit of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) GT-7 at the Kelanitissa power plant premises was shut down abruptly this morning du...

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LNP - Ranil says no national govt. but calls for all parties to unite to come out of crises

2022-03-09   |   Uncategorized

Rumours have been rife that UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in talks with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form...

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LNP - All residential and commercial buildings to go under microscope

2022-03-09   |   Uncategorized

All the residential and commercial multi-storey buildings in the country, especially condominiums, are to go under the microscope, which may lead to h...

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LNP - Fuel storage, distribution come under Maj. Gen. De Zoysa

2022-03-09   |   Uncategorized

Major General M.R. W. de Zoysa today assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited. The Retired Major General w...

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LNP - Rs.100mn collected since it’s opening on Jan. 16

2022-02-25   |   Uncategorized

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said a revenue of over Rs.100 million had been received from the Mirigama to K...

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LNP - Over 5-hour power cuts tomorrow

2022-02-25   |   Uncategorized

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

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LNP - Fuel supply not an issue operating buses: SLTB Chief

2022-02-25   |   Uncategorized

Having denied the fake media reports, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Kingsley Ranawaka said it was not the fuel issue that had made an SLTB...

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LNP - CEB tells Keheliya to pay up his mega electricity bill

2022-02-25   |   Uncategorized

The Ceylon Electricity Board has urged Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to pay up his overdue electricity bill for his residence which is amountin...

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LNP - 200 refurbished buses added to existing fleet

2022-02-23   |   Uncategorized

A total of 200 buses which were out of service due to dilapidation have been repaired and re-added to passenger transportation under the patronage of ...

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LNP - COVID-19 death toll crosses 16,000 mark

2022-02-23   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll crossed the 16,000 mark on Sunday, after health officials confirmed 30 COVID-19 fatalities. A total of 16,024 COVID-...

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