Motorcycles prohibited on Dehiwala flyover

One hour power cuts both today and tomorrow

A one hour power cut will be enforced both today and tomorrow (Wednesday) between 6.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., the Power Ministry said. The power cut is to be enforced as operations of the Norochcholai coal power plant is yet to be fully restored. The Norochcholai coal power plant shut down as a result of the recent power cut. A major?electricity breakdown occurred around the island recently and that affected the Norochcholai coal power plant. The breakdown forced almost the entire country to be

07 Dec, 2021

Gazette issued banning import of Glyphosate

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued banning the import of Glyphosate. The gazette also permits the imports of organic and inorganic compounds, and phosphorous derivatives of fertilizers. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Dec, 2021

Putin notes progress in relations between Russia and Sri Lanka

Russian President Vladimir Putin has noted the recent progress in the relations between Russia and Sri Lanka. He said that good contacts have been established between foreign ministries, defence ministries and ministries of the economic bloc, as well as between parliaments. The President expressed these views when?Professor Janitha A. Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation together with 19 Ambassadors from foreign countries presented letters of credence to the President.

08 Dec, 2021