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The Court of Appeal has ordered former Minister Johnston Fernando to surrender before court today (09) before 8.00 pm.The Court of Appeal has also ordered the CID not to execute the warrant issued by the Fort Magistrate’s Court for his arrest until then.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that all coal-fired power plants generate electricity at full capacity and are connected to the national grid.However, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission Janaka Ratnayake stated that some hydropower plants are not operational due to trade union action.He said that the reason for this was the inadequacy of the instructions of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s system control unit as a result of the trade union action launched at midnight yesterday.The CEB Engineers’ Union had warned that the power supply would be cut off from 08.00 am today due to the…

Basil Rajapaksha has handed over his resignation to the Parliamentary Secretary General of Parliament.It is also speculated that business magnate Dhammika Perera may enter Parliament via the SLPP National List to replace the vacancy left by Rajapaksa’s resignation.

An extraordinary Gazette issued by the President declaring electricity supply as an essential service from 08 June 2022.Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union says that they will commence a strike from midnight today based on 4 demands including the immediate withdrawal of the proposed amendments to the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No 20 of 2009.

Ceylon Electricity Board Engineering Union has confirmed that they will be on strike from midnight today.Speaking in this regard, CEBEU chairman Anil Ranjith Induwara said their trade union action is a protest against plans to amend the Ceylon Electricity Board Act.“The government is preparing to amend the CEB Act. This Act was implemented in 2009 and it was amended in 2013. Pursuant to the Act, the process of competitive bidding in electricity procurement [from private sector] assures that the general public receives electricity for at the least cost,” he explained.Mr. Induwara alleged that this proposed amendment, which is to be…

According to sources close to the subject, business magnate Dhammika Perera is expected to enter Parliament via the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List.It was also revealed that Perera may take up a Ministerial position managing investments in Sri Lanka.When questioned by The Morning on the news of Perera entering Parliament, Kariyawasam confirmed that Perera is on the list of potential names who may replace Rajapaksa.“Basil Rajapaksa has not yet stepped down and until he does, we cannot say what the future decisions are. But, if he does step down, it needs to be notified to the Parliamentary Secretary and then…

Several sources have confirmed that former Finance Minister Basil Rajapakshe is set to resign from the MP post.

In a heated argument yesterday at the parliament, PM Rani Wickramasinghe quoted one of the greatest batsmen of all time, William Gilbert Grace, on a match.“During a match, WG Grace was bowled out and the stumps had fallen on to the ground. The cricketer had picked up the stumps and replaced them. The Umpire then told him, no, no,your out. However, WG Grace responded saying, no you fool, they came to see me bat and not to see you umpire,” He quoted.Despite this Former captain of Sri Lanka cricket team Mahela Jayawardena has replied to the PM’s message with “Just…

Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesuriya met with HE Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka addressing a meeting held with the heads of the local commercial banks yesterday (06) said he held a discussion with 75 foreign ambassadors via zoom, in what it appeared to be a blatant lie given that there are no 75 foreign embassies and high commissions in Sri Lanka.Amused by Weerasinghe’s lie, many of the commercial bank heads could not control their laughter, according to sources.Despite having the bank heads invited to discuss future banking issues amidst the prevailing economic crisis in the country, none of the commercial bank chairmen…