Motorists advised to display contact details on parked vehicles

Canada warns travellers of deteriorating economic situation in Sri Lanka

Canada has warned travellers of the deteriorating economic situation in Sri Lanka. The Canadian Government has updated the safety and security section of the travel advisory on Sri Lanka. The update notes that the the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is leading to shortages of basic necessities including medicines, fuel and food. “The economic instability may affect the delivery of public services, including healthcare. Limited access to resources could also contribute to a deterioration in the s

15 Jan, 2022

CPC to deliver urgently required diesel to CEB

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is to deliver urgently required diesel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in order for it to operate its generators and avoid enforcing power cuts. The CPC said that it will deliver 1,500 MT of diesel to the CEB daily. The CEB had claimed yesterday that it was forced to enforce power cuts as it did not have sufficient stocks of fuel at the power plants to operate all the generators. The power cut lasted for several hours in some areas as a result of w

14 Jan, 2022

President notes importance of green agriculture in Pongal message

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has noted the importance of green agriculture in his Pongal message. The President noted that Thai Pongal is a special religious and cultural festival of Hindu devotees dedicated to pay homage to the Sun God for safeguarding their agricultural fields and providing a bountiful harvest. “I am extremely pleased to extend my best wishes to our fellow Hindu brethren who celebrate this festival along with Hindu devotees across the world.?It is the belief of the Hindu peo

14 Jan, 2022