Political and Social News
Sri Lanka disconnected power customers about 12,000 a day: Minister
Sri Lanka has on average about 12,000 electricity customers who are without electricity after being disconnected for not paying bills, and not a million or hundreds of thousands as claimed, Power Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.
CB cuts key rates by 25bps to prop up credit, economic growth
The Central Bank trimmed the policy rates by 0.25 percentage points. While the decision caught some sections of the economy off guard, others were not surprised.
Air Force funded Gotabaya’s escape to Maldives during protests
A Right to Information (RTI) request has revealed that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) funded the final departure of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as President of Sri Lanka, to the Maldives via an Air Force aircraft on 13 July 2022.
Princess Anne’s Sri Lanka visit 4th priciest Royal trip 2023/24.
Princess Anne’s visit to Sri Lanka was the 4th most expensive trip by the Royal Family in 2023/24.
Supreme Court prevents Deshabandu from functioning as IGP
The Supreme Court today issued an interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the Inspector General of Police.
US missile destroyer arrives in Colombo
July 23 - USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit today (23).
Human Rights Watch pushes for PTA repeal, raises alarm over new bill
Sri Lankan authorities continue to use the ‘notorious’ Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to target perceived opponents and minority communities without credible evidence to support the allegations despite repeated pledges to end the practice, claims Human Rights Watch (HRW).
First ever Replica of the Colombo Port City unveils in London
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City on 12 July 2024,
Gnanasara Thera released on bail
The Court of Appeal today ordered to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera on bail, in a bail pending appeal.
Illegal fishing methods cause death of marine mammals
The Wildlife Department announced today that illegal fishing activities like bottom trawling have caused the death of marine mammals such as turtles and dolphins around the sea areas of the country.