It has been revealed that the Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal is using his cabinet ministerial powers to take over all the financial … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Complaint to Human Rights Commission regarding police protecting egg thugs
A complaint was lodged with the Human Rights Commission today (17th ) alleging that the thugs who attacked the Gampaha District Convention of the National … [Read more...]
Gotabaya lifts foreign loan trophy
Despite President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stating he has not taken loans under his control, it is revealed that he has obtained US $ 2,418 million in foreign loans … [Read more...]
An invitation from NPP to democratic forces
The National People's Movement has issued a statement to the media stating that it invites all democratic forces to pursue the political path of protecting … [Read more...]
Attorney General & IGP are not there for the benefit of politicians – Cardinal
The Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, said the Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police were not there to serve the needs of … [Read more...]
Fuel only for essential services – Petroleum Corporation Chairman
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe says that if the fuel price is not increased, a decision will be taken to supply fuel only to power … [Read more...]
Special media briefing from NPP lawyers on matters including arrest of Shehan Malaka
Lawyers of the National People’s Power (NPP) held a media briefing at the JVP head office at Pelawatta today afternoon (15th). It was held to brief the media on … [Read more...]
No power cuts for next three months – PUCSL
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Rathnayake says the new methodology adopted by the commission will not lead to … [Read more...]
Shehan Malaka released on bail
Shehan Malaka Gamage, a civil activist who held a press conference to demand justice for the Easter attack and was arrested by the CID in Panadura yesterday … [Read more...]
There could be a power cut from today – Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) says that there will be daily power cuts from today (15th) due to the shortage of hydropower generation and fuel in power … [Read more...]
‘People’ will look after protesters and strikers – The President
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated in the Cabinet yesterday (14th) that the people will make a decision regarding the protesters and strikers.He has said … [Read more...]
Our 6.9 million will be 7.9 million next time – Janaka Wakkumbura
Minister of State Janaka Wakkumbura addressing a media briefing in Embilipitiya stated that the mandate of 6.9 million received during the last Presidential … [Read more...]
Panadura UC chairman’s proposal to increase shop rents defeated
The proposal made to the Panadura Municipal Council to charge Rs. 6,000 per month for meat, fish and egg stalls and Rs. 3,000 per month for other stalls was … [Read more...]
Wheat flour relief for plantation community
The government has decided to provide 15 kilos of wheat flour per month to every family in the plantation sector at a concessionary price.Accordingly, 115,867 … [Read more...]
A motion by NPP regarding egg attack case
The NPP today (14th) moved a motion to recall the egg attack case based on the Nittambuwa Police's initial report to the court. The egg attack was carried out … [Read more...]
Shehan Malaka arrested for demanding justice for the Easter attack
Shehan Malaka Gamage, a civil activist who held a press conference to demand justice for the Easter attack, was arrested by the CID in Panadura this evening … [Read more...]
JVP condemns the cowardly attack on Chamuditha’s house
The JVP has issued a statement condemning the cowardly attack on the house of journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema.Following is the statement issued by the … [Read more...]
Will compensation of the burnt ship go Helping Hambantota way?
The government's Dinamina newspaper has reported today (14th) that it will take another three years to recover the damage caused by the X-Press Pearl ship, … [Read more...]
Bandula’s sprat loss Rs. 91 million
Lanka Sathosa has incurred a loss of Rs. 91.5 million due to the importation and sale of sprats. To cover this loss and several other expenditures and obtain … [Read more...]
Basil’s tax plunder will also devastate state banks
According to bank accounts, state banks will also get hit hard by the tax surcharge that the government is preparing to implement.About Rs. 5750 million will be … [Read more...]