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Jul 26 2022 July 26, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 10:16 am
Ranil Wickremesinghe - President of Sri Lanka

Here’s what to expect in Sri Lanka with a new President in power

July 26, 2022 - 10:16 am

Sri Lanka’s new President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, had sought the top job for decades. Now he has to find ways to avoid the fate of his predecessor as he fends off protesters who’re angry about persistent food and fuel shortages.

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Jul 26 2022 July 26, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:06 am
Patients at the National Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Shortages leave bankrupt Sri Lanka’s hospitals empty

July 26, 2022 - 10:06 am

Entire wards are dark and nearly empty in Sri Lanka’s largest hospital, its few remaining patients leaving untreated and still in pain, and doctors prevented from even arriving for their shifts.

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Jul 26 2022 July 26, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:39 am
Fuel shortage in Sri Lanka

National Fuel Pass: users able to use revenue licence to register from Friday (July 29)

July 26, 2022 - 9:39 am

People who cannot register for the National Fuel Pass with the chassis number will be able to register with the revenue licence beginning Friday (July 29), the Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.

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Jul 26 2022 July 26, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:01 am
Palitha Kohona

Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism

July 26, 2022 - 7:01 am

Sri Lanka has asked China to help with trade, investment and tourism to help it grow sustainably, Colombo’s envoy to Beijing said on Monday as it negotiates for an emergency $4 billion package to help it emerge from an economic meltdown.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 3Comments 5:01 pm
Court decision

Overseas travel bans issued on six activists

July 25, 2022 - 5:01 pm

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (July 25) issued an overseas travel ban on six activists on charges of damaging public property during a protest on the 09th of June opposite the Police Headquarters.

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Jul 25 2022 July 25, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:20 pm
Ranil Wickremesinghe and Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

July 25, 2022 - 3:20 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his well wishes to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his election to the Office of the Presidency.

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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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