No power cut because of the O/L examination
The Public Utilities Commission states that there will be no power cuts due to the GCE Ordinary Level Examination today and the 29th of May. Accordingly, the commission has released the power cut schedule till June 1. During that time, power outages were suspended during the night. The full schedule is as follows.
Fuel price increased again?
The United Trade Union Confederation (UTUC) says the government plans to increase fuel prices next week. Its convener Ananda Palitha states that the CPC now has sufficient stocks of diesel, petrol and kerosene. However, he said that the oil stocks were being issued in a limited manner in the hope of raising oil prices next week. He added that there would be no fuel shortage until mid-June. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that in some areas, the organized group is blocking the bowsers transporting fuel and forcing them to land at the nearest petrol station. They also threatened to set fire to the browser if it did not land, the Minister said. If these groups continue to do so, the distribution of fuel will have to be suspended for the safety of fuel transport workers, he added.
The Leader of the Opposition requested the international community to provide the necessary support for the building of Sri Lanka back
Mr Christian Scoog, Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations International Children’s Fund and Mrs Emma Briham, Deputy Representative of Sri Lanka to UNICEF called on Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo yesterday (20). Special attention was paid to the problems faced by the children due to the current crisis. The Leader of the Opposition has requested the delegation to provide the necessary support for the construction of Sri Lanka.
80,000 gas Cylinders will be distributed daily from today.
Litro chairman says that 80,000 gas Cylinders will be distributed daily from today. USD 7 million will be paid for 2 Gas vessels on Monday
Alert: Ja-Ela – Negombo main road blocked
Ja-Ela – Negombo main road blocked from Bopitiya junction due to a protest demanding fue
A 10 hour water cut from 10pm today to 8am
A 10 hour water cut from 10pm today to 8am tomorrow in Colombo 12, 13, 14 & 15: NWS&DB-
Lanka IOC to supply Petrol only to vehicles
Lanka IOC in a statement on Friday (20) said that Petrol will ONLY be supplied directly into the fuel tank of the vehicles at the Lanka IOC filling stations with immediate effect. Lanka IOC said that petrol will not be provided from Lanka IOC filling stations into cans, containers, or bottles. This has been decided to ensure the safety of the public and property, said Lanka IOC.
Sri Lanka appointed 9 new Cabinet Ministers of Friday (20).
Sri Lanka appointed 9 new Cabinet Ministers of Friday (20). 1. Nimal Siripala De Silva – Ports, Naval and Aviation Services 2. Susil Premajayantha – Education 3. Keheliya Rambukwella – Health 4. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe – Justice, Prison Affairs, Constitutional Reforms 5. Harin Fernando – Tourism and Land 6. Ramesh Pathirana – Plantation Industries 7. Manusha Nanayakkara – Labour and Foreign Employment 8. Nalin Fernando: Trade, Commerce, and Food Security 9. Tiran Alles – Public Security
The unloading of the paid petrol tanker begins – Petroleum Corporation
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the unloading of the tanker will begin today (20). Its chairman, Sumith Wijesinghe, said it had 37,000 metric tons of petrol. Meanwhile, I. O.C. The Chairman further stated that the unloading of stocks from a petrol vessel ordered by the Company commenced last night (19). He said the corporation plans to start distribution of petrol soon. Meanwhile, the landing of diesel on the diesel ship that arrived in Sri Lanka has been completed. The Chairman also stated that the distribution of diesel will continue. Meanwhile, long queues for petrol and other fuels can be seen in many parts of the island. Petrol was not issued at most filling stations.
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka -Only essential officers of the public service report for duty today
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has instructed the Heads of Institutions that all public officers other than those required to carry out essential services are not required to report for duty today (20). A Secretary to the Ministry, By a circular issued by Mr J.J Ratnasiri. It states that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in Parliament yesterday (19) that these steps were taken considering the current fuel shortage and transportation difficulties in the country. However, the circular also states that this decision should not interfere with the discretion of the head of the institution regarding the recruitment of officers for urgent and essential duties. Meanwhile, the Examinations Department said in a statement that the officers assigned to the GCE Ordinary Level examination duties should report for duty even if they are given leave to schools today.