Sri Lanka Times

03/08/2022

Ali Sabry will attend Cambodia's 29th ASEAN Regional Forum.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, M.U.M. Ali Sabry will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia to take part in the forthcoming 29th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting from 4 to 5 August 2022. The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) composed of 27 members, consisting of 10 ASEAN member states, Dialogue Partner...

03/08/2022

Navy seizes 14 million KG

A special search operation conducted by the Navy at Mannar Sand Banks on the evening of 02nd August 2022, led to the seizure of about 47kg and 240g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. The seizure made by SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command when conducting a special search operation at Man...

03/08/2022

Four police teams are looking for the killers of PS members.

04 Police teams have deployed to investigate the brutal murder of a member of Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha at the Bank Junction in Mulleriyawa on Tuesday (2). Moreover, Sumudu Rukshan, A member of Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna shot dead by unidentified motorcycle gunmen, a trend that has been terrori...

03/08/2022

Japan and Sri Lanka discuss the current crisis and potential solutions.

Ambassador of Japan in Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki called on the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry on 28 July 2022 at the Ministry. Moreover, Minister Sabry and Ambassador Mizukoshi discussed improving the multi-faceted bilateral relations which attained their 70th...

03/08/2022

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast.

The Department of Meteorology says that showery and windy conditions expected to continue in the western and southern sea areas and over the southwest quarter of the island due to the activity of the Southwest Monsoon. Moreover, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western Sabaragamuwa,....

03/08/2022

Full Speech: IMF Talks in August, Protest Special Office, and Stable Foreign Policy - President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickreemsinghe delivered the Government Policy Statement, his first since elected President by a vote in the house, on Wednesday (3) following the ceremonial opening of the 3rd Session of the 9th Parliament. The following is the full speech by the President: I was elected....

03/08/2022

CBSL Daily Exchange Rate

 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) published the daily exchange rates on its official website. Here are today’s exchange rates: USDBuy 357.3077Sell 368.5388 GBPBuy 435.8015Sell 453.2626 EURBuy 365.2414Sell 380.0447 JPYBuy 2.7219Sell 2.8316 AUDBuy 248.7958Sell 260.4989

03/08/2022

The law applies to you, me, and everyone - President

 Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he would establish an office to protect the peaceful protesters and support them. "I will not allow any kind of prejudice to the peaceful activists," said the President while noting that some groups trying to spread huge propaganda through social...

03/08/2022

The IMF talks will resume in August.

 Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a four-year program will continue in August. "It is our expectation to conclude the staff level negotiations expeditiously and successfully," he told Parliament on Wednesday (3) delivering the ...

03/08/2022

Sajith accepts Ranil's invitation to meet with the 19A and Oversight Committees.

 Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accepted President Ranil Wickremesinghe's invitation to discuss several progressive decisions. Moreover, These include the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and Oversight Committee Systems.

03/08/2022

Extreme weather has killed three people and left four others missing.

Three people have died due to inclement weather in the past 24-hours, said the Disaster Management Center in a situation report released at 6:00 AM on Wednesday (3). Four people remain missing, it added. Moreover, The fatalities were from the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat in the Nuwara Eliya Dis...

03/08/2022

CPC signs one-year jet fuel contract; payments for diesel shipment made - Kanchana

 Sri Lanka's Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that payments made on Tuesday (2) for a Diesel Cargo.  He also said that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation entered into a one year agreement for the supply of Jet Fuel & will receive the 1st cargo on 12-14 August.  "Further Part Ad...

03/08/2022

Ratta was released on bail after being charged with causing damage to public property.

Sri Lankan YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne, also known as RATTA who arrested on Monday (1) granted bail on Tuesday (2). Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage ordered for the suspect to released on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000/-. YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne, also known as RATTA had visited the Colombo Crimes....

03/08/2022

Today is the 3rd Session of the 9th Parliament (3)

The ceremonial opening of third session of the Ninth Parliament will take place on Wednesday (3) under the patronage of the President, Ranil Wickremesinghe.  The rehearsal pertaining to the ceremonial opening held on Tuesday (02) at the Parliament premises. Following the ceremonial opening of the n...

03/08/2022

The president urges the public to obtain the COVID vaccine.

 President Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested citizens to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine in the face of rising cases. Issuing a special statement, the President pointed out that the Ministry of Health has issued health guidelines with regard to COVID-19, and requested the public to follow the health r...

03/08/2022

Today, 117 COVID cases were reported (2)

The Ministry of Health says that the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths confirmed yesterday (1) is as follows; Total number of COVID-19 infections so far: 665847 The Total number of COVID-19 infections today (2): 117 Total number of COVID-19 deaths yesterday (1): 7v

03/08/2022

Another suspect has been apprehended in connection with the theft of tear gas ammunition.

Sri Lanka Police arrested a 28-year-old male for the possession of two stolen tear gas ammo. Sri Lanka Police said that on the 13th of July 2022, a group of police officers was transporting tear gas ammo in a three-wheeler belonging to the Public Peace Management Range during the protest that was ta...

03/08/2022

Immigration officials seize a British national's passport.

The immigration department has seized the passport of a young British national, accusing her of sharing information about the peoples protest through social media. The department said that her passport taken into custody for violating visa conditions. Accordingly, she has informed to visit to the Im...

03/08/2022

Power outages lasting three hours from August 3rd to August 5th

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved power cuts of 3-Hours from 03rd -05th August as follows; Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW:1-Hour and 40-Minutes during daytime1-Hour and 20-Minutes during the night Group CC:2-Hour and 30-Minutes from 6.00 AM to 8.30 AM Groups MNOXYZ:3-Hours f...

03/08/2022

Six people were arrested with gold and phones at the BIA.

03/08/2022

QR codes for fleets: The Ministry elaborates

The Ministry of Power and Energy said Government vehicles, organisations, and Businesses expected to use the National Fuel Pass QR System standard methods to register each vehicle with a separate Mobile number & ID card, Passport, or Business Registration Number of the vehicle driver or any user of....

03/08/2022

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has been reappointed.

MP Nimal Siripala de Silva sworn in as the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation before the President, today (02). The appointment comes after his resignation from the position following an investigation into allegations of bribery. A three-member commission appointed following the allegation, w...

03/08/2022

India Responds to China's Satellite Tracking Vessel's Visit to Sri Lanka Port

 India's defence and security establishment is closely following the planned visit of a Chinese space and satellite tracking research vessel to the Hambantota Port next week, sources familiar with the development said on Monday. There are apprehensions about the possibility of the vessel's tracking...

03/08/2022

Political parties will meet with the election chief.

The Election Commission has decided to summon all the political parties that represented in the Parliament. Moreover, The Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney-at-law Nimal Punchihewa said that a meeting schedule to held on Monday (8) at 10.00 AM

03/08/2022

Under Section 22-A, the President may hold ministerial positions.

Minister of Justice, President's Counsel Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapapkshe says under the 22nd Amendment Bill approved by the Cabinet, the President can hold ministerial positions.  Moreover, Addressing the Cabinet Press Briefing today, Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said under the 22nd Amendment, the Pre...

03/08/2022

THERE IS NO LACK OF NECESSITIES

The Ministry of Trade and Commerce says there is NO shortage of essential goods in the country. Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce S.T. Kodikara said there are sufficient stocks of essential goods in the country such as Rice, Flour, Sugar, Dhal, and Sprats. Further, steps have also been taken to....

03/08/2022

FM Sabry briefs the Diplomatic Corps on Significant Developments

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry briefed the Colombo-based Ambassadors and High Commissioners on key developments following the election of the new President and the formation of the new Government, at his first briefing of the diplomatic corps on Monday 1 August 2022 at the Ministry of For...

03/08/2022

48 Navy teams are still on the ground to assist those affected by the weather.

Sri Lanka Navy has kept 48 relief teams on standby as of the morning of 02nd August 2022, to provide relief to the people who would be vulnerable to flash floods, with the possible rise of the water levels of rivers, due to heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island. As per the...

03/08/2022

PM Gunawardena is assured of Modi's unwavering support.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (1) assured newly elected Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena of India's continued support to the island nation in a congratulatory letter. He also expressed that he hopes Sri Lanka will witness quick economic recovery ensuring the prosperity and well-bein...

02/08/2022

Tomorrow is the third session of the Ninth Parliament (3)

The gazette notification issued concluding the second session of the Ninth Parliament on the 28th of July with effect from midnight. President Ranil Wickremesinghe prorogued the Parliament following the powers vested in him with Article 70 (1) of the Constitution with effect from midnight yesterday....

02/08/2022

"Transfer STF's Romesh Liyanage until the investigation into the attack on News 1st journalists is completed," the Human Rights Commission tells the IGP.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has recommended to the IGP to transfer SSP Romesh Liyanage of the Special Task Force outside Colombo until investigations into the attack on News1st journalists is concluded. This is according to a signed statement by Human Rights Commiss...

02/08/2022

Trains to the mountains have been halted until further notice.

Due to rockfalls and landslides on the railway line at several places between Higuruoya and Rosella trains on the up-country line have suspended until further notice. The Railway Control Room said the 'Podi-menike' and 'Udarata-menike' trains that scheduled to operate from Colombo Fort this morning....

02/08/2022

CBSL Daily Exchange Rate

 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) published the daily exchange rates on its official website. Here are today’s exchange rates: USDBuy 357.2753Sell 368.5064 GBPBuy 433.3179Sell 450.6927 EURBuy 363.8068Sell 378.5549 JPYBuy 2.6851Sell 2.7922 AUDBuy 247.9039Sell 259.5715

02/08/2022

CID apprehends three trespassers in the President's House.

Sri Lanka Police said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested three suspects for trespassing into the President's private residence, setting it on fire, and damaging property on July 9th, 2022. The suspects arrested in Piliyandala and Narahenpita areas. Moreover, The suspects are b...

02/08/2022

According to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there will be no special treatment for GR.

Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country amid massive protests against his government last month, provided any privileges, immunity, or hospitality, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said. Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on July 13 and reached Singapore...

02/08/2022

Today is a three-hour power outage (2)

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved power cut of 3 hours for 02nd August as follows; Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW:1 hr & 40 min during daytime1 hr & 20 min during the night-time Group CC: 2 hrs & 30 min from 6.00 AM to 8.30 AM Groups MNOXYZ:3 hrs from 5.30 AM to 8.30 AM

01/08/2022

Ratta and another suspect are barred from traveling.

The Fort Magistrate's Court in Colombo issued an order on Monday (1) preventing YouTuber Ratindu Senaratne (Ratta) and another suspect named Haritha Darshana from traveling overseas. The order made by Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage. Moreover, Sri Lanka Police informed the court that a case was filed...

01/08/2022

CPC lowers diesel prices beginning today (1)

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said that the price of a Litre of Lanka Auto Diesel (CPC) reduced by Rs. 10 to Rs. 430/-. Previous Price was Rs. 440/-. Moreover, The Prices of other fuel products remain the same, said the CPC.