Gas prices in the local market will be increase again in a short period of time- Litro Gas
Litro Gas says it will have to increase gas prices in the local market again in a short period of time. The company’s chairman, Thushara Jayasinghe, said it would be difficult to stay stable in the global market without raising prices. He said that there was no need to make false promises to the people that gas prices would be reduced in the future and that he would take necessary steps to bring gas prices under a fixed price. He said that a sustainable program on gas prices would be planned in the future and that attention would be paid to maintaining a fixed price and focusing on proper management to bring down prices. He points out that the current state of the country’s economy is not something that should be hidden from the public and that people are being misled into trying to politicize the economic problems that arise in Sri Lanka due to such concealment.
Sri Lankan economy is in a very bad state-The Sri Lanka Bankers Association
The Sri Lanka Bankers Association says that the Sri Lankan economy is in a very bad state today. Its chairman Lakshman Silva points out that the country’s banking system is at serious risk due to this. He also points out that the foreign exchange in the country is also in a huge crisis. He made these comments while participating in a interview with a youtube channel.
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.