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Sri Lanka is facing a looming food shortage after ban on fertilizer import
Additional fuel is to be dispatched to fuel stations in order to reduce the current vehicle queues at petrol stations. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that fuel distribution was reviewed and instructions have been given to distribute additional stocks of all products islandwide over the next 3 days. He said that lapses […]
The generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant which malfunctioned on 15th August resulting in extended power cuts, has now resumed operations. The generator was earlier expected to resume operations on Monday. Unit 2 at the power plant was also undergoing scheduled maintenance work when Unit 1 broke down. Unit 3 was continuing to operate […]
Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says the process of fuel distribution was reviewed and instructions were given to distribute additional stocks of all products across the island in the next three days.
There will be selling ahead of the interim budget on August 30
The government also banned rackets although eliminating rackets may be a tough nut to crack
Diesel was in short supply, CPC has begun fuel distribution, Kumara Rajapakshe, Chairman of the Gas Station Owners’ Association, said yesterday.He added that a number of gas stations were now closed temporarily due to fuel shortages. Due to the diesel shortage, fewer than 50% buses were operational on Thursday, Sri Lanka Private Bus Operators Association […]
A fundamental rights (FR) petition has been filed against the decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers to open up importing, distributing and selling petroleum products to selected foreign companies from oil-producing nations.
The United Kingdom (UK) has relaxed the travel advice on Sri Lanka. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that the UK no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. The updated travel advice notes that Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe economic crisis which has led to shortages of basic necessities including […]
"Our endeavour is to prevent any untoward incident involving Indians outside India."
"This is a positive step and I am positive that the winter tourism season will perform well."
The UK government today (August 26) relaxed travel restrictions on Sri Lanka, stating that it no longer advises against all but essential travel to the island nation.The post United Kingdom relaxes travel restrictions on Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cancelled the travel advisory which advised against all travel to Sri Lanka that is not strictly necessary.The post Norway lifts travel advisory against Sri Lanka, but urges citizens to follow developments appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
The UK no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka
A fuel shortage at fuel stations across the country today was caused by a delay in unloading the cargo. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that there was a delay in unloading the super diesel cargo yesterday due to bank clearance issues. However, he said that discharging of the cargo commenced today. The […]
ASPI lost 183 points
As of August 23 more than six million vehicles have signed up for the QR system.
Fuel queues were seen at several places today with some fuel stations closed. Long queues were seen at fuel stations in Colombo today resulting in traffic congestion in some areas. The number of vehicles on the road has also seen an increase this week with schools fully operational and most institutions also resuming normal work. […]
“If the parliamentarians can’t ensure our rights, then we might as well do it ourselves."
By Haroon Janjua Despite gaining independence 75 years ago, Pakistan has yet to rid itself of economic and political crises. As Pakistan marks 75 years of independence this weekend, Islamabad has not planned any special events, aside from a flag-raising ceremony, a fireworks display in the capital and the introduction of a new 75 rupee […]
The Ministry of Power Energy says it has observed that more than 2,100 businesses have set up their fuel storage tanks as consumer points.
The generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant which malfunctioned earlier this month, will resume operations on Monday, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said. The breakdown in Unit 1 of the Norochcholai coal power plant was reported on 15th August resulting in extended power cuts. Unit 2 at the power plant was also undergoing scheduled […]
The main All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.66%
Sri Lanka is urging China to dramatically change its stance on debt relief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Nikkei Asia in an exclusive interview, conceding that reaching a deal will be no simple task. The appeal to China, the bankrupt Indian Ocean nation’s largest bilateral lender, has emerged as a formidable challenge to Wickremesinghe, who is […]
Sri Lanka is urging China to dramatically change its stance on debt relief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Nikkei Asia in an exclusive interview, conceding that reaching a deal will be no simple task.The post Sri Lanka urges China to change tune on debt appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Yala cultivation of 512,000 ha would be record
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday for talks to finalise a bailout package, including restructuring debt of about $29 billion, amid the nation's worst financial crisis in more than seven decades.The post IMF team to holds talks with crisis-hit Sri Lanka on debt restructuring appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Update...
A circular has been issued summoning all public sector employees to work all five days as before, with effect from today (August 24).The post Public sector employees required to report for duty on all five days appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has the fifth highest food price inflation in the world, according to the latest World Bank Food Security assessment. Sri Lanka is only behind Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Venezuela and Turkey, according to the World Bank. The Food Security Update states that there is high food inflation in almost all low and middle-income countries. Sri […]
Responding to a call by 10 U.S. lawmakers, to the Department of State, to ensure the Sri Lankan government protects the rights of citizens, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, asserted that democratic and peaceful protests will not be stifled. Expressing concern over the unprecedented and disastrous economic crisis and anti-government protests, […]