India won the first match of the Test series against Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs yesterday (06). Batting first, India were bowled out for 174 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 574 for eight. Batting again to avoid… Read More
Today power cut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has announced a two-hour power cut for P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W areas from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and from 1 pm to 9 pm today (March 7) Meanwhile, power cuts… Read More
Russia- Europe conflict: Supply of gas from Russia to Europe through the main pipeline to the west has been stopped
Foreign media reports that the supply of gas from Russia to Europe through the main pipeline to the west has been stopped since Thursday. Russia’s state-owned energy company meets more than 40% of Europe’s gas demand. The supply of gas… Read More
People organized Dan Sal in fuel queues
There was a long queue of vehicles on the Galle Road from Waskaduwa to Pothupitiya yesterday to obtain fuel. Residents of the area had organized a milk rice and soft drink dansal for those waiting in line. Residents gathered in… Read More
Power cut schedules changed
The Public Utilities Commission stated that a change in the power cut is likely from today if sufficient stocks of fuel are received. Accordingly, action will be taken to suspend or reduce the planned power cuts based on the fuel… Read More
Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne died
Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has passed away. Shane Warne was 52 years old at the time of his death. Foreign media have reported that he has died due to a sudden heart attack. Shane Warne is one of the… Read More
Ukraine – Russia current situation:Sri Lankan Students in Belarus were informed that they can come back through Moscow
The Ministry of External Affairs says that in the current situation in Ukraine, Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus have been facilitated to come to the island through Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that it is continuing to… Read More
Health professionals suspend the strike for 10 days
The strike by health professionals has been suspended for 10 days from 8.00 am today (04). Ravi Kumudesh, the convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said the decision was based on responses from an emergency meeting with the Health… Read More
Another fuel tanker arrives in Sri Lanka today
Another ship carrying 28,300 metric tons of diesel will arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (04), the Ministry of Energy said. Its additional spokesman, Chaminda Hettiarachchi, said the ship also carried 9,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The letter of… Read More
A seven and a half-hour power cut will be imposed today for the third consecutive day.
A seven and a half-hour power cut will be imposed today (04) for the third consecutive day. Accordingly, there will be a five-hour power cut between 8 am and 6 pm today (04). The Public Utilities Commission has also permitted… Read More
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