Sri Lanka to receive $700m in IMF 5th and 6th tranches by end-May: President
Sri Lanka expects to receive around $700 million from the fifth and sixth tranches of its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of May, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament. Addressing Parliament, the President said it…
12-hour water cut from 8:00 pm today for several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary water supply limitation in parts of Palanwatta due to prevailing dry weather conditions. Reduced water levels in feeder reservoirs have affected production at the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water…
Relief package: President’s full speech in Parliament
President announces Rs. 100 billion relief package for three months to ease the burden on the public amid the crisis ➢ Continuous supply of electricity and fuel assured until the end of May ➢ Government allocates Rs. 60 billion for…
CEB to supply power for New Year events on payment basis
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will provide electricity for New Year festivals and related events across the country from Wednesday (15) to Sunday (19), subject to payment, Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet decisions briefing held on…
Renovated Pettah central bus stand to open to the public tomorrow
The renovated Central Bus Terminal in Fort will be reopened to the public on Wednesday (08), marking the completion of the first phase of a refurbishment project carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka programme. The upgrades include improvements to…
45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal, contradicting the government’s claim that no electricity cuts occurred. Speaking on the matter, Chanaka said he had warned in Parliament…
IRGC threatens to Disrupt Global Oil Supply for years if US crosses “Red Lines”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any US move crossing what it described as Iran’s “red lines” would trigger a response extending beyond the Middle East, including long-term disruption to global oil and gas supplies. In a…
Department of Registration of Persons warns of scam calls seeking personal information
The Department of Registration of Persons has warned that an unidentified party is collecting personal information by misusing the department’s hotline and WhatsApp services. The department said the individuals were using hotline numbers 115226126, +94115226126 and 0115226126 to obtain personal…
Trump says “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to make deal
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning about developments in Iran, claiming that a major turning point could occur “tonight” in what he described as one of the most important moments in world history. In a post on…
Cabinet approves housing proposal for estate families hit by Cyclone Ditwah
The Cabinet has approved an integrated proposal to construct new houses for estate‑dependent families whose homes were fully or partially damaged, or who live in landslide‑prone areas, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The program, presented jointly by the…