International attention has been paid to the operations of Yuan Wang 05 in China again. The Hindustan Times had reported today that the Chinese satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Yuan Wang 5, which left Hambantota port on August 22,… Read More
A statement from the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in India about the Chinese ship
Mr Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lankan High Commissioner of India, says that there is no doubt that the incident of a Chinese ship anchoring at Hambantota port was a problem between India and Sri Lanka. He said that we are facing… Read More
Inflation in Sri Lanka-Sri Lanka ranks 6th in the world in terms of child malnutrition- UNICEF
According to UNICEF, Sri Lanka ranks 6th in the world in terms of child malnutrition. The south Asia Regional Director Mr George Lareya Adjei says that the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has had a severe impact on children suffering… Read More
The rise of organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka-5 arrested for murdering a person at a Gampaha hair-cutting salon
5 suspects for the incident of shooting and killing a person at a Gampaha barber shop have been arrested. The police said that a group of suspects residing in Pethiagoda, Makevita and Kotugoda have been arrested. The police have also… Read More
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-The generator that was stopped in Norochchole Power Plant is back on the national system
The first generator of the Norochchole power plant, which was inactive, has been reconnected to the national system after repairs. The Ceylon Electricity Board stated that, accordingly, a capacity of 600 MW will be added to the national system from… Read More
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have… Read More
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have… Read More
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-Will the fish and meat price reduce soon?
Trade and Consumer Safety Minister Naleen Fernando says that a decision will be taken next week regarding the reduction of chicken and fish prices. He mentioned that the Consumer Affairs Authority has the data regarding the price of chicken meat… Read More
The Express Pearl Ship burning damage- , Another Rs. 9110 lakhs to compensate the fishermen
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, another 9110 lakh rupees have been awarded as compensation to the affected fishermen due to the fire that broke out on Express Pearl ship. The money was provided by the ship’s insurance company. Accordingly,… Read More
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-A special counter at the airport for the convenience of workers going abroad
The Immigration Department says that a special counter will be opened at the airport for the convenience of workers going abroad. The department said that this would enable the Sri Lankan workers going abroad to carry out their work promptly… Read More