Brother and sister found hacked to death in Galle

Australia ready to assist Sri Lanka in every way possible

Australia says it is ready to assist Sri Lanka in every way possible after India confirmed its commitment to provide Sri Lanka with debt relief. The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, tweeted saying it was great news that India has confirmed its commitment to provide Sri Lanka with debt relief. “Great news that India has confirmed its commitment to provide Sri Lanka with debt relief consistent with restoring debt sustainability under the IMF-supported program. Australia

20 Jan, 2023

Major rift in PUCSL between Chairman and members

A major rift has taken place in the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) between the Chairman and the members over the electricity tariffs proposed by the Cabinet. PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake told reporters today that the three members have made a u-turn and decided to back Cabinet calls to revise the electricity tariffs. Ratnayake said the PUCSL members had decided to back Cabinet calls to revise the electricity tariffs after President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a meeting with t

20 Jan, 2023

Maximum retail price imposed on eggs

A Maximum Retail Price (MRP) has been imposed on eggs, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). Accordingly, a white egg will now be sold at Rs. 44 and a brown egg Rs. 46. The MRP has been imposed after eggs were sold at a high price in the market. The Government was also looking at importing eggs to meet the local demand. (Colombo Gazette)

20 Jan, 2023