CEYLON PETROLEUM CORPORATION SENDS MESSAGE TO PETROL VEHICLE USERS

Message from CPC for Petrol vehicles users The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has requested the public not to queue up for petrol tomorrow (18 May) unless essential, as supplies will be limited. Normal distribution will resume on Thursday (19 May).…

WASIM THAJUDEEN 10 YEAR COMMEMORATION AT GALLE FACE

10 years since death of Wasim Thajudeen : Special commemoration at Galle Face The 10th death anniversary of the late Sri Lanka Rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, which falls today, has been commemorated with a special remembrance march. A group including…

FATALITIES NOT REPORTED ON COVID-19 RELATED AS ON 16th MAY CONFIRMED BY THE DGHS

No COVID-19 deaths as on 16th No COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed yesterday (16) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll remains at 16,511.

ALL SCHOOLS TO FUNCTION FROM TODAY 17th

All schools open on Tomorrow The Ministry of Education said that all schools in the country will re-open on Tuesday (17).

HOURS OF CURFEW AMENDED ONLY FOR SIX HOURS FROM 11 AM

Curfew period amended (Update) The island-wide curfew time starting tonight has been amended. According to the President’s Media Division, curfew will be imposed from 11.00pm tonight (16) – 5.00am on Tuesday (17).

COVID -19 REALTED FATALITIES NOT REPORTED AS ON THE 15th CONFIRMED BY THE DGHS

No COVID-19 deaths as on the 15th No COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed yesterday (15) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll remains at 16,511.

WHEAT EXPORTS BANNED IN INDIA

India bans wheat exports In an apparent bid to curb local price surge, India has temporarily banned wheat exports with immediate effect. The country – the world’s second-biggest wheat producer – saw a decadal high in wheat prices in April…

ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS DIRECTED IGP TO ARREST TWENTY TWO PERSONS INCLUDING MP’S AND A DIG FOR ATTACKING GGG

22 including MPs linked to attack on GGG, to be arrested! The Attorney General has directed the IGP and the Senior DIG in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department to arrest and produce in court 22 people who are linked…

ON 16th MAY TODAY TOO NO POWER CUTS

No power cuts today too The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has stated that no power cuts will take place tomorrow (16) as well. There were no powercuts today as well.

SUSPECT FROM MORATUWA AREA ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING MYNA GO GAMA

Suspect arrested for attacking MynaGoGama A suspect who had attacked the peaceful protest in front of the Temple Trees last week, has been arrested, the police media states. The suspect, a worker of the Moratuwa Urban Council, is a 49…