Sihala Ravaya on street demo

Cabinet approves proposal to increase water and sewage charges

Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase water and sewage charges. The Government said that a revision of charges to ensure the financial stability of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and supply of water services to the public continuously and without any disturbance is required, has been recognized. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to a resolution furnished by the Minister of Water Supply to revise the water charges and sewage charges obtained at present.

09 Aug, 2022

JVP withdraws from talks with President

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has withdrawn from talks scheduled to be held with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The JVP, led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said that it will not participate in the discussion which was scheduled to be held tomorrow (Tuesday) with the President. The discussion was to focus on the formation of an all-party Government. The JVP said that the party will submit written proposals to the President. (Colombo Gazette)

08 Aug, 2022

UNFPA appeals for US$10.7 million to meet urgent needs in Sri Lanka

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency,?has launched an appeal for US$10.7 million to deliver lifesaving healthcare to more than 2 million women and girls in Sri Lanka in the next six months. Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst socio-economic crisis since independence. The country?s once robust healthcare system is teetering on the edge of collapse amid debilitating power shortages and a lack of critical supplies, equipment and medicine. This is severely impacting the d

08 Aug, 2022