Technology LNP - PUCSL approves power shedding
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted permission for scheduled power outages for tomorrow (22) in response to a request from the…
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Politics LNP - China a genuine friend attaching no strings to ties with SL: Wimal
Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa said he considered China a purely genuine friend of Sri Lanka because it never attached political strings when extending…
Health LNP - Present Omicron situation not threatening: Health authorities
While saying that people have started to show a great enthusiasm in getting the booster dose of COVID-19, the health authorities said the COVID-19 or Omicron…
Business LNP - Central Bank refuses US Dollars to CPC without rupees
Triggering further uncertainty on a possible fuel shortage in the country , the Central Bank said it could not release foreign exchange to the Ceylon Petroleum…
Development LNP - 370MW lost to national grid due to lack of fuel
The Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi power plant and the Sapugaskanda A and B power plants have lost 370MW to the national grid due to lack of fuel, the Ceylon…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka beat Australia by 5 wickets in 5th T20I
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the fifth and final T20I game between the sides at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 69…
Development LNP - Power cuts announced for tomorrow
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been given permission by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to impose power cuts tomorrow due to inadequate…
Politics LNP - Foreign Minister Peiris to lead SL’s delegation to UNHRC
Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris will lead the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the government announced. The 49th…
Weather LNP - CB confident of braving through forex storm
The national economy is increasingly feeling the brunt from the shortage of foreign currency to fuel economic activities. However, the Central Bank expressed…
Health LNP - Post mortem PCR not mandatory for all deaths: Health Ministry
Performing post mortem PCR is not mandatory for all deaths, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said. Issuing a circular to respective…
General LNP - Limited fuel supply from CPC creates fuel scarcity: CPC union
There is a shortage of fuel at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) filling stations due to the limited supply of fuel, CPC Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya wing (JSS)…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka eyes Justin Langer to replace Mickey Arthur
Aravinda de Silva says Sri Lankan cricket powerbrokers are keen to talk with Justin Langer if the ousted Australian coach shares a reciprocated interest in Sri…
Crime LNP - All parties should come to an agreement on IMF report : Ranil
It's the duty all parties in Sri Lanka to initiate a dialogue and come to an agreement on the report which the IMF is expected to release on Sri Lanka…
Development LNP - PUCSL proposes blackout for bulk electricity users, large companies to be told to use generators
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has proposed enforcing power cuts for bulk electricity users, including media companies and other large…
Technology LNP - No power supply for payment defaulters: PUCSL Chairman
Customers who are not punctual in settling their monthly electricity bills will have their power supply disconnected, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka…
Crime LNP - Close associate of ’Manna Ramesh arrested by STF
A close associate of 'Manna Ramesh' was arrested by the STF along with 235 gms of Kerala cannabis, 50 narcotic pills, two swords and over Rs. 100,000 earned…
Crime LNP - Catholic church requests CID to arrest Maithri
Head of the Colombo Archdiocese's Social Relations Unit Rev. Fr. Jude Chrishantha requested the CID to question former President Maithripala Sirisena and…
Politics LNP - No order yet on Ranjan’s release: Prisons Spokesman
No order has so far been received over the release of former actor-turned politician and parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, prisons spokesman Chandana…
Politics LNP - Foreign Minister to undertake two-day visit to India
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris will leave for India on February 6 for a two-day visit, an informed source said. The source said he would hold talks with…
Health LNP - Full vaccination compulsory from April 30, Gazette issued
While issuing an extraordinary gazette notification the Health Ministry announced that people should not enter public places without having proof of being…
Law LNP - No plans of lockdown despite spike in COVID cases, says Govt.
The government has so far undecided to go for a lockdown despite a sharp increase in the number of COVID positive cases over the last few days. The government…
Crime LNP - LIOC to increase fuel price from tonight
LIOC Managing Director Manoj Gupta said the price of a litre of Petrol 92 (Octane) has been increased by Rs.7. As such, the new selling price will be Rs.184.…
Development LNP - No power cuts until Thursday, says PUCSL
There is no need of imposing power cuts until Thursday (27) as sufficient fuel stocks have been received, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)…
Health LNP - PM undergoes minor spinal surgery
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa underwent a minor spinal surgery at the Nawaloka Hospital on Monday and is recovering well from the procedure, health sources…