PUCSL decides not to increase electricity tariffs

IMF warns of Sri Lanka style protests in other countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Sri Lanka style protests could break out in other countries if there is no proper Government support. Governments need to subsidise the cost of food and energy for the poorest members of society, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva told the BBC. People around the world are struggling with the rising cost of living. Kristalina Georgieva said support needs to be provided “in a very targeted manner, preferab

22 May, 2022

Sri Lankan born Cassandra Fernando elected to Australian Parliament

Sri Lankan born Cassandra Fernando has been elected to the Australian Parliament. She beat another candidate of Sri Lankan origin, Ranj Perera. Cassandra is a proud migrant, a pastry chef, an advocate for essential workers and the Federal Labor Candidate for Holt. She came to Australia with her family when she was 11, and she has called Melbourne?s South-East home ever since.? Having made this journey, her parents taught her to never take anything for granted and instilled three values that

22 May, 2022

Another 40,000 MT of diesel arrives in Sri Lanka from India

Another 40,000 MT of diesel arrived in Sri Lanka from India. The Indian High Commission in Colombo said that the diesel was sent under the credit line from India. Prior to this 12 shipments and more than 400,000 MT of fuel had been delivered to Sri Lanka from India. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had said recently that the Government is facing an immediate challenge of securing funds to pay for fuel. He said that due to the dollar shortages in the banks, the Government is now exploring other

21 May, 2022