Russia today (RT) International news channel has blocked broadcasting in Sri Lanka. The news channel, which is a Russian state-owned channel, has so far aired in Sri Lanka through Dialog TV. But its broadcasts have been suspended for the… Read More

Another ship carrying diesel and petrol will arrive in Sri Lanka today (13), the Ministry of Energy said. Its secretary, K.D.R. Ms Olga said the payments had not yet been made. The ship will carry 20,000 metric tons of diesel… Read More

The results of the Grade 5 scholarship examination are expected to be released today (13).  A spokesman said that arrangements were being made for the release. Three hundred and forty thousand five hundred and eight candidates appeared for the Grade… Read More

The Public Utilities Commission has permitted the Ceylon Electricity Board to cut power for 3 hours and 15 minutes today (13) as well..  Accordingly, areas in categories A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L will… Read More

The Tamil Diaspora says it can recover Sri Lanka from the dollar deficit.  Its leader Nimalan Vishwanathan says the Tamil Diaspora has enough dollars to lift Sri Lanka out of dollars. But he says his organization is not prepared to… Read More

Ticket prices for all flights have been increased by 27%. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the hike would take effect from today.

 The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a request made by the CEB for a power cut today (11).  Accordingly, the power cuts are as follows. Zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L –… Read More

Lanka IOC has increased fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (10). Accordingly, a liter of diesel has been increased by Rs. 75 and a liter of petrol by Rs. 50, according to Lanka IOC.

The Electricity Board says that many thermal power plants are running out of fuel. Its media spokesman Andrew Navamuni called on the people to use electricity sparingly. He said that the diesel at the Kelanitissa power plant was rapidly declining.… Read More