Lanka Premier League – Match Schedule Released
Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced that the 2021 Lanka Premier League will begin on December 05. The first match will be between Galle and Jaffna. The first round matches will be played at the Khettarama Stadium in Colombo and the finals will be played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium. The final will be held on December 23.
Fuel price increasing is in Basil Rajapakshas hand- Udaya Gammanpila
Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila says that if the Ministry of Finance does not provide a subsidy for fuel prices, fuel prices will have to be increased in the future. He said that the Ceylon Ceylon Oil Company and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation have applied to the Ministry to increase fuel prices. He said the requests were already being considered and that no final decision had been made.
Repressed Inflation has become Open Inflation- W.A. Wijewardene
With the removal of the Gazette, Repressed Inflation has become Open Inflation. If it is to be limited to a one-time price increase, the Central Bank should refrain from printing money ,Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. W.A. Wijewardene said. Analyzing the current inflationary economic environment, he added that if the Central Bank continues to print money, it will inevitably turn into hyperinflation he said Dr. Wijewardene further added that the same applies to the exchange rate.
A Meeting between the Chief of the Indian Army and the President scheduled today
 The Commander of the Indian Army General Manoj Makund Narawana who is on a visit to the island is scheduled to meet President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today (13). Manoj Makund Narawana arrived in the island yesterday (12) on a five day visit at the invitation of General Shavendra Silva. The Indian Army Chief is scheduled to meet President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at 11.30 this morning. He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and government security chiefs. Indian Army Chief Manoj Mukund Narawana is scheduled to attend the 38th anniversary celebrations of the Gajaba Regiment in Saliyapura tomorrow (14).
A warm welcome to Yohani at the airport
Miss Yohani de Silva, who is popular in many countries around the world, has arrived on the island for an Indian concert. She arrived at the Katunayake International Airport at 11.25 last night (12) on a Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-144 from Mumbai, India. Arriving at the airport, Yohani received a warm welcome, our correspondent said. Speaking to the media, Yohani said that she has high hopes for the future.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s net foreign reserves have reached a negative level for the first time in history
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s net foreign reserves have reached a negative level for the first time in history. As of last July, the Central Bank had recorded US $ 400 million more in dollars than the country’s reserves. Foreign exchange reserves fell by $ 962 million in August
Ranjan Ramanayake has evidence about Pandora papers
Former pPandoratarian Ranjan Ramanayake has evidence related to the allegations in the recently revealed Panadora papers, says Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dilip Wedarachchi. He also said that former MP Ramanayake had submitted a letter statiPandorahe had the necessary information to present as evidence in the allegations related to the Panadora revelations. Therefore, the former MP Ramanayake is requested to be called for evidence, he said. He said this while he was speaking to the media after visiting the Angunakolapelessa prison to know about Ranjan Ramanayakas conditions. Mr. Vedarachchi said that Ramanayake had told him that he had evidence of the Panadora revelations and that he had audio recordings of it.
The support of all the people is very important to open schools – Specialist Dr. Channa de Silva
The Forum of Pediatricians says that if people do not follow the health guidelines properly, there is a risk of re-formation of covid clusters. Dr. Channa de Silva, a Respiratory Specialist at the Institute of Pediatrics, said that everyone’s support was needed to reopen the schools. Also he said that we are in a very successful position compared to other countries in the region in vaccinating children and that it is the responsibility of parents to vaccinate children who have not yet been vaccinated.
The government has decided on exceeding the retirement age in the private sector
The Cabinet has approved a bill to extend the retirement age of private-sector employees to 60 years. Approval was given at the Cabinet meeting on 23.03.2021 to amend the existing minimum age limit. Accordingly, the Preliminary Draft prepared by the Prime Minister has been further discussed in the Committee on Study on Policy and Legal Matters Affecting the Apparel Industry and Trade Sector.
The government has decided not to increase fuel prices
The Cabinet has decided not to increase fuel prices now. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa yesterday afternoon. The Minister of Energy has stated that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will incur huge losses due to the increase in fuel prices in the world market and the appreciation of the dollar. The President has said that fuel prices should not be increased today or tomorrow.