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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:47 pm
Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

National Fuel Pass: Implementation from July 26 – Only QR code based service from August 01

July 25, 2022 - 2:47 pm

The National Fuel Pass will be implemented islandwide from Tuesday (July 26) in Multiple locations at CEYPETCO & Lanka IOC filling stations, said Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 5Comments 12:03 pm
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

A citizen’s rule should be established in the country – NPP

July 25, 2022 - 12:03 pm

The National People’s Power (NPP) points out the need to establish a citizen’s rule in the country.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:37 am
T-56 assault rifle

Sri Lanka Navy recovers T-56 assault rifle which went missing during a protest

July 25, 2022 - 11:37 am

A T-56 assault rifle and an empty magazine that were stolen from an army officer after attacking him during a protest near Parliament of Sri Lanka on July 13 have been found.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 2Comments 11:05 am
Protesters stormed the President's House in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Three people arrested for trying to sell stolen goods at the President’s House

July 25, 2022 - 11:05 am

Three people were arrested for trying to sell some items as antiques which were stolen from the President’s House in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:27 am
Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Foreign Travel ban imposed on Ajith Nivard Cabraal extended

July 25, 2022 - 10:27 am

The international travel ban imposed on former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Ajith Nivard Cabraal, has been extended until October 26.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:30 am
National Fuel Pass with QR code in Sri Lanka

Refuelling according to the National Fuel Pass further delayed

July 25, 2022 - 8:30 am

The issuing of fuel under the National Fuel Pass with QR Code system which had been previously planned to be implemented at filling stations across Sri Lanka from today (July 25) is further delayed.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 am
Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Refuelling according to QR code and last digit of vehicle’s number plate begins today in Sri Lanka

July 25, 2022 - 8:00 am

Refuelling vehicles according to the QR code system under the National Fuel Pass along with the last digit of the vehicle registration number will start today (July 25), the Power and Energy Ministry said.

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Jul 24 2022 July 24, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:11 pm
Government office in Sri Lanka

Circular issued restricting the calling of officers to Government offices

July 24, 2022 - 8:11 pm

A new circular issued regarding restricting the calling of officers to government offices in Sri Lanka.

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Jul 24 2022 July 24, 2022 April 6, 2026 2Comments 5:56 pm
Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Rights group seeks arrest of Former Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa in Singapore

July 24, 2022 - 5:56 pm

A rights group documenting alleged abuses in Sri Lanka has filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s attorney general, seeking the arrest of Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his role in the South Asian nation’s decades-long civil war.

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Jul 24 2022 July 24, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:05 pm
Sri Lanka and United Kingdom flags - UK flag with Sri Lanka flag

UK Minister Tariq Ahmad calls Sri Lankan President to discuss security and economic situation in Sri Lanka

July 24, 2022 - 12:05 pm

The United Kingdom (UK) will continue to support Sri Lanka, UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad said yesterday (July 23).

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Jul 24 2022 July 24, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:55 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Gemstones worth over 9 million Indian rupees seized at Chennai airport, Sri Lankan arrested

July 24, 2022 - 11:55 am

Assorted gemstones totaling 1,746 pieces worth 9.43 million Indian rupees were seized at the airport in Chennai and a Sri Lankan national was arrested in this connection, the Indian customs department said.

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Jul 23 2022 July 23, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:00 pm
Percy Abeysekera

‘Lunatic’ politicians can’t stop cricket-mad Sri Lanka grandfather

July 23, 2022 - 10:00 pm

Cricket-obsessed Percy Abeysekera has been a constant presence at Sri Lanka matches since their first Test against England in 1982 — and even the country’s worst economic crisis cannot keep him away.

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Jul 23 2022 July 23, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 11:55 am
Ranil Wickremesinghe - President of Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appoints committee to probe allegation against Nimal Siripala

July 23, 2022 - 11:55 am

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a three-member committee to conduct an Investigation immediately into the bribery allegation against former minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and to submit a report.

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Jul 23 2022 July 23, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 11:38 am
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OHCHR urges Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address impunity to bring genuine reforms

July 23, 2022 - 11:38 am

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says the predawn military raid at the Galle Face Green protest site on Friday (July 22) sends a “chilling message” to peaceful protesters.

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Jul 23 2022 July 23, 2022 April 6, 2026 16Comments 11:29 am
The Council of the European Union - EU

European Union takes Hard-Line with Sri Lankan Government after attack on peaceful Protestors

July 23, 2022 - 11:29 am

The Council of the European Union (EU) in a strongly worded statement on yesterday (July 22) said that the EU expects the new Government of Sri Lanka to work in full compliance with its GSP+ commitments.

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Jul 22 2022 July 22, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:30 pm
Wajira Abeywardena

Wajira Abeywardena appointed to UNP’s vacant MP seat

July 22, 2022 - 11:30 pm

Extraordinary gazette notification issued today (July 22) announcing Wajira Abeywardena as a national list MP of United National Party (UNP).

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