May 6th Harthal : Statement from Police Senior DIG Ajith Rohana has requested the public to engage in peaceful protests, ahead of the islandwide hartal launched by Trade Unions today. Senior DIG says action will be taken against individuals engaging…
THE CEB ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION WARNS OF ENHANCED POWER CUTS
Engineers warn of power cuts! The Ceylon Electrical Engineers’ Association (CEEA) warns that there is a risk of 5 hour power cuts being imposed due to the hydro power crisis and a generator at the Norochcholai power plant having broken…
PRIVATE BUSES TO STRIKE FROM MIDNIGHT OF THE 05TH
Pvt. buses to strike from midnight Private bus operators in Sri Lanka have decided to impose a 24-hour strike with effect from midnight today (05). Chairman of All Ceylon Bus Owners Association Anjana Priyanjith has said that an island-wide bus…
FOR CHARMING PROTESTORS DIVINE HELP SOUGHT TO SOFTEN /RESTRAIN ANTI RAJAPAKSA PROTESTORS
Divine help sought to subdue anti-Rajapaksa protesters Sri Lanka President’s personal shaman known as “Gnana Akka” has been commissioned to charm protesters demanding his resignation over the worsening economic crisis. After a six-week hiatus following former MP Hirunika Premachandra’s attempt…
TO REMOVE ALL PERMANENT BARRIERS IN COLOMBO A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS PETITION FILED
Petition calls to scrap permanent barriers in Colombo A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed, calling for a court order to remove all permanent barriers in Colombo city. Environmentalist – Hemantha Vithanage and a resident in Gampaha – Shenal Jayasekera…
OWING TO THE HARTHAL IMMIGRATION OFFICERS WITHDRAW FROM VIP & CIP TERMINAL ENTRANCES
Immigration officers at airports withdraw from VIP & CIP terminal entrances The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers Association has announced the withdrawal of certain services at all international airports in the country from tomorrow (06). In a statement, the…
COLOMBO MAGISTRATE COURTS EXTENDS TRAVEL BAN ON CABRAAL
Overseas travel ban on Cabraal, entended The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (05) extended the overseas travel ban imposed on former governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka – Ajith Nivard Cabraal. Accordingly, the ban has been extended until May…
SUPPLY OF FUEL TO VEHICLES LIMITED
Fuel supply for vehicles limited The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has limited the supply of fuel for vehicles. The CPC has stated that this restriction does not apply to buses, lorries, and commercial vehicles. Accordingly, the limits are as follows…
A PEDESTRIAN SUCCUMBS TO DEATH AFTER BEEN KNOCKED DOWN BY A MP’S BENZ CAR
Man dies after being knocked down by MP’s Benz A pedestrian has died after being knocked down by the motorcar of Puttalam district MP Ali Sabri Raheem. The accident had occurred last night (04) in the Mampuri area along the…