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The police say that 33 suspects were arrested in 31 raids conducted across the island in connection with illegal stockpiling, storage and sale of fuel.Accordingly, the police said that 1,110 liters of petrol, 1,441 liters of diesel and 9 liters of kerosene have been taken into police custody from these raids.Also, the police further stated that 10 other people who behaved restlessly in the fuel queues have been arrested in the past few days.

For the first time since August 2002, the merchandise trade balance showed a surplus in June 2022, as a result of historically high monthly export revenues and the ongoing drop in imports.Despite the unfavourable perceptions of travel advisories, the persistent gasoline scarcity, and the ensuing transportation challenges, earnings from tourism saw a rise in June 2022 (year-over-year) from the low base.Remittances from employees decreased in June 2022 compared to May 2022, which was caused by an increase in currency exchange activities on the black market.In June 2022, foreign investment in the market for government securities saw a marginal net inflow,…

Scientists have been astonished by the identification of extremely unusual “walking sharks” in Papua New Guinea. The epaulette shark, also known as Hemiscyllium ocellatum, is distinct from other shark species in that it can traverse the ground. On May 3 of this year, the creature was seen along the island’s coast.Forrest Galante, a scientist and conservationist, just contributed the rare film of this odd species for the upcoming Shark Week episode of Discovery Channel, “Island of the Walking Sharks.” In order to look into reports of a brand-new species of walking shark, he had traveled to the coral reefs of…

A couple who committed a murder in the Mount Lavinia police area and fled to Dubai were arrested by the police at the Katunayake airport last night.The Chief Inspector of Police at the Mt. Headquarters has informed the Katunayake Airport Police that a male person has been killed in the Mt. Police area and is preparing to flee to Dubai.Accordingly, a temporary flight ban has been imposed against them by Katunayake Airport Immigration Department officials.

President Ranil Wickramesinghe stated that his objective is to form an all-party government by bringing together all political parties and to commence a new journey in order to overcome the social, economic and political challenges facing the country.The President called on the Maha Sangha including Most. Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayaka Thero of Malwathu Chapter yesterday (30). During these meetings, the President stated that he eagerly expects the advice and guidance of the Maha Sangha for the initiatives taken by the government to build the country.Later he called on the Mahanayaka Thero of Asgiri Chapters, and Anunayake Theros of Malwathu…

The Attorney General will issue legal instructions to offer a Presidential pardon to former SJB parliamentarian and state minister Ranjan Ramanayake, who is currently serving a four-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment for contempt of court, within the next few days, according to Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.The Supreme Court condemned the actor-turned-politician to four years of solitary confinement on January 12, 2021, on grounds of contempt of court stemming from comments he had made regarding the legal system in August 2017.The Justice Minister had been asked by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to look into the…

Registration to Fuel Pass with the Revenue license is available now.https://fuelpass.gov.lk/register746 fuel stations used the QR system yesterday, making it the highest in a day. A total of 1,060 fuel stations have adopted the system as at 8.30pm yesterday. Over 1.1 million transactions were conducted over QR, “Minister Kanchana Wijesekera mentioned.”

The Central Bank has emphasized that a concerted effort from all stakeholders is needed to overcome the current economic difficulties and hardships.In a statement, the Central Bank states that it is everyone’s duty to act conscientiously and responsibly, and to provide unstinting support at this time of need, so that the nation recovers quickly and emerges stronger from this crisis.The Central Bank requests the banking community to ensure strict adherence to all regulations regarding foreign exchange transactions.Below is the notification issued in this regard.

The Bribery Commission arrested the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Batticaloa Depot Manager on Thursday night as he was asking for a bribe (28).To get the gasoline quota, he had demanded a payment of Rs. 75,000 from a person.He had also asked for the bribe from other people. One of these individuals had provided the Commission with a tip, and the authorities from the Commission were able to apprehend the suspect as he was asking for the money.The perpetrator will be brought before the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court, according to the Bribery Commission.

The persecution of Aragalaya activists was strongly criticized by the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA). Aragalaya was a real democratic movement in Sri Lanka’s political history, according to a statement from the FUTA, where individuals of many political, intellectual, cultural, and social opinions and orientations came together for a single goal. The catchphrase of the aragalaya, “Gota go home,” which reverberated across the nation (and beyond), was not simply directed at the particular politician, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, but also against the corrupt political system he stood for.A new political culture where the political elite is accountable to the people who…