Author: Buzzer Editor

Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that he hopes to increase the fuel quota for essential services.In a Twitter message, the minister states that the progress review meeting held today (23) focused on the QR system.The related Twitter message further states that non-traffic fuel requirements and tourist fuel permit are to be introduced in the first week of September.The relevant Twitter message is below.

The day before yesterday (21st) 06 deaths were reported due to Covid and yesterday (22nd) 103 people infected with Corona were reported. All of them are locally identified infected.With that, the total number of infected people reported in this country increases to 669,136 and the total number of corona deaths increases to 16,660.

The first meeting of the Committee on Public Finance of the Third Chamber of the Ninth Parliament was held today (23) under the chairmanship of Dr. Harsha De Silva.According to a unanimous decision taken by the Selection Committee in accordance with Standing Order 121, Dr. Harsha De Silva, Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee.Accordingly, the Appropriation (Amendment) Bill to amend the Appropriation Act No. 30 of 2021 has been considered in the committee and has been approved.

Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa is working to draft a new Act on National Security to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, says Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena.The Cabinet Media Spokesperson stated that the Prevention of Terrorism Act is an act from 1979, and it is being prepared to introduce it as a new act regarding national security by creating relaxed conditions.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant to arrest Dr. Pathum Kerner, who was an activist in the struggle, and bring him to court.It is reported that the order has been issued due to his failure to appear in court in relation to the case regarding the incident at Polduwa intersection.

Lanka Sathosa has announced that the price of 12 essential items will be reduced from today.According to Lanka Sathosa, a kilo of onion is Rs.180, a kilo of imported pony samba is Rs.194, and a kilo of lentils is Rs.460.Below is the list of related products.Imported Ponni Samba 1kg – Rs. 194Dhal 1kg – Rs. 460Brown sugar 1kg – Rs. 310Imported Nadu rice – Rs. 198Sprats 1kg – Rs. 1,375Big onion – Rs. 180Peas 1kg – Rs. 5851kg of white sugar – Rs. 298Garlic – Rs. 650Dry chili – Rs. 1,690Imported potatoes – Rs. 280White raw rice 1kg – Rs.…

Sri Lanka is included among the 10 countries with the highest food price inflation.According to a latest report released by the World Bank, Sri Lanka has been ranked 5th among countries that have been severely affected by food price inflation.Other leading countries are Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Venezuela and Turkey.

A preliminary discussion has been held to add electric tricycles and buses in Sri Lanka.It is stated that this discussion was held with the participation of the Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Bandula Gunawardena and the representatives of UNDP.The purpose of this is to provide a solution to the fuel problem by charging the more than ten lakh three-wheelers running in this country to run on electric power, as well as to provide transportation to passengers at an affordable price.It is planned to allocate an amount of US$1 million for this and in addition to this, attention has also…

A group of members of the International Monetary Fund delegation are scheduled to visit the island today (23).The International Monetary Fund stated that Sri Lanka expects a loan amount of about 3 billion US dollars and the delegation’s expectation is to reach an agreement at the staff level.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that it is expected that the loan facility expected to be obtained by Sri Lanka from the International Monetary Fund will be received by the end of this year.The Governor of the Central Bank stated this in an interview with the Bloomberg channel.The Governor of the Central Bank states that if all the external creditors agree to the debt management strategy of the Sri Lankan government, the loans can be obtained in the next three or four months.Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe further stated that the situation can be managed without restructuring…