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Experts say, “The lack of cooperation by Beijing would complicate the debt recovery journey of Sri Lanka”. The magnitude of the economic crisis that Sri Lanka is facing has reached catastrophic proportions. The whole world is astounded by the rampant mismanagement beyond the comprehension of anybody. Once an economic model of Asia, is now reeling […]
Work from home has been encouraged from today to manage the energy crisis and minimize the use of fuel. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the public sector workforce will be called to work on the direction of the head of the institute from today. “Work from home will be encouraged to minimize […]
Motorists around the country have queued for fuel, but the government was unable to supply.
Octane 95 Petrol has been released to the market and stocks are currently available for 6 weeks, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. The Minister said that Octane 95 Petrol will be released to fuel station islandwide from today. He said that with two cargo vessels unloaded 95 Petrol stocks will be available […]
Cabraal kept the exchange rate artificially steady while spending reserves for foreign debt repayment.
Forex shortage disrupt energy supplies to industries
The public have been urged not to purchase fuel from 3rd parties. Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted saying investigations have revealed that some individuals are engaged in collecting fuel, mixing petroleum products with other liquids and selling them at higher rates. “Urge the public not to encourage such businesses and to report them,” he said. […]
Demonstrators blocked roads in several areas today demanding cooking gas. Protests were staged along the Mattakkuliya – Pettah main road and along the Baseline Road in Narahenpita today. The protesters placed empty gas cylinders and other objects and blocked the road disrupting vehicular movement. Similar protests were reported from other parts of the country as […]
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Protests demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa continue around the island.
The energy minister attempted to reassure consumers that there would be no shortage going forward.
“They tell me I’m doing a bloody good job,” says de Silva. “I’m sure everyone will start doing this soon.”
Members of the public, afflicted by the current shortage of fuel and LP gas, have staged more protests in several areas to urge the authorities to ensure supplies without delay.
The new government yet come up with some concrete steps to come out of Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis
The Government of Japan is giving essential medicines to Sri Lanka through UNICEF to meet the urgent needs of the most vulnerable population as the country grapples with shortages due to an economic crisis. The contribution of US$ 1.5 million will enable UNICEF to procure medicines for over 1.2 million people, among them 53,000 pregnant […]
The banned stations are in Makola South, Naalla, Pethiyagodda and Mirigama.
"We are unable to support the dengue prevention programs that are being implemented by the authorities"
Hydro power generation is on the rise, all power plants in Norochcholai will be operational from Monday
Sri Lanka sees long queues for fuel around the country
"They asked me to book a hotel for them to stay here," said the Speaker.
As the fuel shortage persists in the country, the general public staged protests in many areas, demanding the supply of fuel.
Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekara has refuted the posts in circulation, which claimed that Members of Parliament are given fuel at subsidized rates.
Sri Lankans have been asked to stay off petrol queues as no petrol will be distributed till the May 21/22 weekend.
Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has denied claims that Parliamentarians are being given fuel at a subsidized rate. There were reports that the Narahenpita Police garage was pumping fuel for MPs at Rs. 121 a liter. However, Minister Kanchana Wijesekera insisted that no MP from either side or anyone has been given subsidized rates than the […]
People have started street protests demanding cooking gas from the government.
"Yesterday we received 160 million dollars from the World Bank. We cannot use it for fuel but we are discussing it."
Two hour cuts in daytime and 1 hours 40 minutes at night
"There is a possibility that the daily power outages will increase to 15 hours a day" - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today painted a gloomy picture for Sri Lanka saying the country will face an even more difficult time period in the short term. In an address to the nation today, the Prime Minister said that there are petrol stocks only for a single day, there is a possibility that the daily power […]
New Prime Minister reveals the grim reality of the economy