The Ceylon Workers’ Congress says they do not feel the need to hold office in the current government that has caused suffering among the people. The Party also said they decided to withdraw from supporting the government.
CWC withdraw from supporting the government
The Ceylon Workers’ Congress says they do not feel the need to hold office in the current government that has caused suffering among the people. The Party also said they decided to withdraw from supporting the government.
Italy donates Euro 41,115 Lanka to buy medicine
Italy announced the granting of ‘an in-kind emergency contribution’ of Euro 341,115 (Rs 125 million) to Sri Lanka to procure medicine.
The Italian Embassy in Colombo issued the following communiqué to announce the donation: In the wake of difficulties experienced by Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Italy in Colombo is glad to announce that the Republic of Italy will be granting an in-kind emergency contribution to Sri Lanka of around LKR 125 Mn (Euro 341,115) for the purchase of medicine and medical equipment.
Lankan PHD student from NZ allegedly killed by ex-husband
A Victoria University of Wellington PhD student has been killed in Weliweriya, allegedly by her former husband, two days after arriving from New Zealand.
Apsara Wimalasiri died last Sunday in the town of Weliweriya during a short holiday to visit family and take part in the Galle Face protests.
The 33-year-old moved to Wellington in 2020, completing a masters by thesis, before moving on to become a PhD candidate at the university’s School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies on a full scholarship.
Indian fishermen offer to deliver goods to Sri Lanka
After Chief Minister M.K. Stalin proposed a resolution in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday seeking permission from the Centre to allow the State government to send food and other essential items for the people of Sri Lanka, a Rameswaram fishermen leader, Jesu Raja, said they would be happy to move the commodities in their boats.
Jacqueline Fernandez Assets Seized
A Rs 7-crore fixed deposit under actor Jacqueline Fernandez's name has been attached as part of the investigation into the Rs 200-crore money laundering case against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, sources have said.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 7.27 crore - this includes the Rs 7.12-crore fixed deposit and an amount of Rs 15 lakh that was paid by Chandrashekhar to a script writer on the actor's behalf, the NDTV reported.
Inflation continues to rise to 29.8% in April
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2013=100) increased to 29.8% in April 2022 from 18.7% in March 2022, CBSL states.
This increase in Y-o-Y inflation was driven by the monthly increases of both Food and Non-Food categories. Subsequently, Food inflation (Y-o-Y) increased to 46.6% in April 2022 from 30.2% in March 2022, while Non-Food inflation (Y-o-Y) increased to 22.0% in April 2022 from 13.4% in March 2022.
Sannasgala summoned to court over 2018 complaint
Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Tilakaratne has issued notices to popular lecturer and activist Upul Shantha Sannasgala and Srinath Chathuranga to appear in court on the 20th of May in connection with the alleged printing and distribution of a book titled ‘Budunge Rasthiyaduwa’.
Tamil Nadu CM announces major relief aid for "All Sri Lankans"
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday (29) unanimously adopted a separate resolution seeking permission from the Central Government of India to provide assistance to Sri Lankans amid the ongoing economic crisis in the country.
The resolution was moved by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin after the prevailing national crisis in Sri Lanka was taken up for discussion at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.