Cabinet approves relief measures for tourism industry

Two officials from Russian oil company in Sri Lanka

Two officials from a Russian oil company arrived in Sri Lanka today to discuss the purchasing of oil. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and sought credit to obtain fuel. The President tweeted saying he had a?very productive telephone conversation with the Russian President. ?Had a very productive telecon with the?#Russia?President, Vladimir Putin. While thanking him for all the support extended by his gvt to overcome the challenges of the past, I

07 Jul, 2022

Man in fuel queue dies on admission to hospital

A man waiting in a fuel queue has died on admission to hospital, the Police said. The Police said the 60-year-old man died on admission to a hospital after waiting in a fuel queue in Payagala. A resident of Moratuwa, the man died after a sudden illness. This week another man had died while waiting at a fuel station queue. The 60-year-old man had died at a fuel station queue in Borella. At least 15 people have died so far at fuel and gas queues. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Jul, 2022

Central Bank confident on Sri Lanka deal with IMF

The Central Bank is confident of Sri Lanka reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe told reporters today that talks with the IMF are continuing virtually. He said that most of the expectations of the IMF are being met and he was confident that a staff level agreement will be reached. The IMF had noted progress in Sri Lanka?s economic reforms program following a recent visit to Colombo by an IMF team. An IMF mission team led by Mes

07 Jul, 2022