The fuel crisis has also led to an unofficial lockdown this week, with transport halted, schools closed and public services curtailed. Roads have become deserted in areas across the country including Colombo this morning. Although there are long queues in… Read More
The Ministry of Agriculture has indicated that the daily production of milk, eggs and poultry in Sri Lanka has decreased significantly. The Ministry stated that this is due to the lack of maize, soybeans, sorghum and grass required for the… Read More
The government has issued a special gazette notification declaring several services as essential services. Â President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued an extraordinary gazette announcement declaring electricity supply, fuel supply and distribution and all services related to hospitals as essential services.
Sri Lankan sprint champion Yupun Abeykon set a South Asian record by completing the 100m in 9.95 seconds at a tournament in Switzerland. It is the best time recorded by a South Asian player in the event. After the match,… Read More
It has been decided to open the consular section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as usual from Monday. Accordingly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the department will be kept open 5 days a week from Monday to… Read More
Mr. Gemunu Wijeratne, President of Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association, says that there is a risk that private bus services will be completely stopped throughout the island from Monday (04) due to a lack of fuel for bus services. He… Read More
Electricity and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that the token system that was introduced in the provision of fuel was a temporary one related only to the 23rd and 24th of June and is no longer valid. Attending the special… Read More
51 people who tried to migrate illegally from the country in the sea area east of Trincomalee have been taken into custody by the Navy. Among them are 5 women and 5 children. They are residents of Jaffna, Vavuniya, Trincomalee,… Read More
Railway General Manager Mr. Dhamimka Jayasundara said that the railway ticket fee will increase up to 40% of the bus fare this month as the Cabinet has approved it. The General Manager mentioned that it is expected that by increasing… Read More
The water supply to many areas including Kolonnawa and Rajagiriya has suddenly broken since morning today (03). The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that it was caused by a sudden collapse of the main pipeline supplying water to… Read More
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