The European Union (EU) representatives in Sri Lanka expressed concern about reports on the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act in the recent arrests.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted approval to detain and interrogate the Convener of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige, Activist Hashantha Jeewantha Gunathilake, and Galwewa Siridhamma Thera for a period of 90-days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Actor Jehan Appuhami who was accused of forcibly entering the President’s House, has surrendered to the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Kerosene price revision was a must for many years, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Australia is working with India to provide fuel to Sri Lanka’s Navy and Air Force, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens said.

UK-based Kavida AI announced recently its plans to invest US$ 500,000 in Sri Lanka, to support the local apparel sector via forums and leverage its capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI).

The price of Kerosene has been increased to Rs.340/- per litre with effect from midnight today (August 21) by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO).

Two people were killed following a shooting incident in Ambalangoda this evening (August 21), the police said.

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor Tweeted that she is ‘deeply concerned’ that Human Rights Defenders Wasantha Mudalige, Hashantha Jeevantha Gunathilaka and Galwewa Siridhamma Thero have been arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Ten members of the U.S. Congress have stated that they remain deeply concerned by the unprecedented and disastrous economic crisis currently facing Sri Lanka.

Four more international flights from Sri Lanka had a stopover at Thiruvananthapuram airport for refuelling on Friday. Of them, three flights, operated by SriLankan Airlines, then proceeded to Melbourne, Sydney and Paris, while the fourth, an AirArabia flight, left for Sharjah.

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) resumed operations at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery today (August 20), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued yesterday (August 19) calling on all the members of the armed forces to maintain the Public order in Sri Lanka with effect from Monday (August 22).

The International Monetary Fund said it will need “adequate assurances” from Sri Lanka’s creditors for a new program as it prepares a visit to Colombo later this month.

Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has decided to set a maximum retail price for eggs.

Power cuts of 3 hours will be imposed for 20th & 21st August, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today (August 19).