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SJB challenges ‘gangster’ Ruling Party MPs to come to March 15 rally (VIDEO)

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SJB challenges ‘gangster’ Ruling Party MPs to come to March 15 rally (VIDEO)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be raiding Colombo on March 15 and all the ‘gangster’ Ruling Party MPs are welcome to appear on that day, said SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri, speaking to a briefing held in the Opposition Leader’s Office today (07).

A group led by Ruling Party backbencher MP Madura Withanage had organised a protest in front of the SJB Head Office in Kotte this morning and an egg attack was also launched at the office.

Denouncing the attack, MP Wijesiri noted that the SJB does not respond to such attacks in a juvenile manner. People like Withanage will have to suffer more than those who had submitted themselves to the government in a higher devotion, like Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, he added.

MP Withanage, who according to the SJB MP had organised the attack, has become just another puppet in the government with no talent, Wijesiri further said.

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Crude oil price skyrocketed marking highest price after 13 years

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Crude oil price skyrocketed marking highest price after 13 years

The crude oil price has surged in the global market marking a record breaking price, amid the ongoing tensions in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion.

The price of a crude oil barrel of Brent type had surged up to US$ 140 yesterday, but the figure has dropped to US$ 128 today, marking the highest crude oil price since 2008.

Due to ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, many countries have refused to purchase crude oil from Russia, the world’s second largest crude oil supplier. This has led to simultaneous high demand for crude oil in the Middle East, hence the price surge.

In the meantime, a number of countries have requested Saudi Arabia to increase the number of barrels of crude oil supplied to the global market. The Saudi Authorities, nevertheless, have not yet made any decision in this regard, reports said.

Before the Russian invasion, the price of a crude oil barrel was below US$ 90 and has begun to rise by more than 50 per cent in a matter of weeks.

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Fuel crisis over – Lokuge pledges end to fuel shortage by next Wednesday

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Fuel crisis over – Lokuge pledges end to fuel shortage by next Wednesday

The fuel shortage will be completely solved by next Wednesday, pledged new Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge. The Minister assured that diesel and petrol stocks are already being transported to all fuel stations.

Suggesting that the power crisis will also end with the end of the fuel crisis, Lokuge pointed out that the power cuts which are in occurrence daily at the moment will be over in a matter of days.

Accordingly, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will be able to maintain an uninterrupted supply of power without further outages, he added.

Energy Minister Lokuge further expressed confidence that stocks of diesel and petrol will reach Sri Lanka from March 15 under the debt facility by India.

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13 years of LNW..

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13 years of LNW..

Today (March 07) marks the 13th Anniversary of Lanka News Web (LNW).

Being able to provide information to the public in a continuous journey for 13 years among a large number of news websites in Sri Lanka, LNW have faced endless challenges on the way, but we truly thank our readers and friends who have stood by us and strengthened us in every moment.

Contrary to many media bodies in Sri Lanka repeatedly being vocal about them being impartial, we take the side of the people, the oppressed, wherever there is a problem. We are unconditionally against racism, nationalism, religious zeal, bigotry and homophobia and any form of discrimination targeted against a person or a group of people. That being said, we harbour no tradition of appearing to the oppressor in the cloak of impartiality.

Freedom of humans alone is our number one priority!

We do not linger in the same place being the same either. We fulfill and carry out the responsibility of anchoring information to our readers in a more positive approach with various changes from time to time. We have also experimented with technical varieties as well as editorial policy changes, and have now opened our platform to all political and non-political parties regardless of the differences, valuing the golden policy of Right-to-Reply.

It is not our practice of being swept away with the ripples that arise from time to time in the mode of reporting, for we value things above the line of popularity.

We have nothing to celebrate at a time when the people of the country are facing many problems, at a time when the country, as a whole, is battling against immense challenges, and at a crucial time when politics should be exercised rather intelligently and not emotionally. We, therefore, invite everyone of you to remain with us, to combat these challenges, as a country, and as a people!

Thank you!

~ LNW Editorial Team

Prime Minister’s comment on ministers being responsible for fuel crisis ridiculous: Weerawansa

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Prime Minister’s comment on ministers being responsible for fuel crisis ridiculous: Weerawansa

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s comment that the occurrence of a fuel shortage in Sri Lanka was due to misinformation spread by ministers would be ridiculous, said former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, speaking to media this (07) morning.

Despite such a comment being made by the Prime Minister or someone else, it can be defined as an idiotic sentiment, Weerawansa pointed out, adding that no further fuel shortages should occur in the country, was that comment true.

If commercial banks do not open letters of credit (LC) for fuel and LP gas imports, the importation process will be hampered, Weerawansa went on, emphasising that this is the reason behind the shortage of fuel in the country. Everyone, therefore, has to accept the fact that there is, in fact, a fuel shortage in the country, which was triggered by the forex crisis, the former Minister added.

Should someone go on saying that there is no forex crisis nor any fuel crisis in the country and sleep at night, he should be hit by a rod on the head to wake up next morning recovered, Weerawansa further noted.

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People protest against power cuts (VIDEO)

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People protest against power cuts (VIDEO)

People staged a protest at the centre of Kohuwala city last night against the ongoing power crisis in the country.

The demonstration involved the holding of a candle and displaying banners, symbolising that people have fallen into darkness in every aspect.

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Tusker Royalty Nadungamuwa Raja dies at 68

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Tusker Royalty Nadungamuwa Raja dies at 68

Tusker Royalty Nadungamuwa Raja has died at the age of 68.

Known as one of the most popular and respected elephants in Sri Lanka, Nadungamuwa Raja played a pivotal role in Buddhist religious events such as carrying the Sacred Tooth Relic in the annual procession of the Temple of the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, travelling from Gampaha to Kandy on foot.

Its death comes as a shock to many Buddhist devotees and environmentalists in Sri Lanka.

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May be an image of 4 people, elephant, outdoors and text that says 'VOICE FOR ELEPHANTS CXT0D'

An Economic Council appointed to boost economy

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An Economic Council appointed to boost economy

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed an Economic Council to boost the economy of the country.

Expected to gather every week, the Economic Council is chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is attended by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Ministers Bandula Gunawardena, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Johnston Fernando and Ramesh Pathirana, President’s Secretary Gamini Senarath, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Treasury Secretary S.R. Attygalla and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dhammika Nanayakkara.

The Council is tasked with coordinating policy making, advising government bodies such as the Ministries and advocating on behalf of the government in the face of the changes in the global economy.

Weerawansa and Gammanpila not aware of what government power is: Johnston Fernando

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Weerawansa and Gammanpila not aware of what government power is: Johnston Fernando

Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila were not aware of what the government power is and the two were being used by other parties, said Chief Organiser of the Ruling Party Minister Johnston Fernando, addressing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Women’s Authority Board of the Nikaweratiya Electorate yesterday (06).

“Sadly, some of our friends were not aware of what the government power is. They were caught by other forces. They were being used by other parties. So, one minister came out and said things like, ‘fuel was sufficient only for four or seven days, there were no dollars, dollars were given for grapes and apples, so I have no dollars to import fuel and I will import fuel if I was given dollars..‘ That should have been said inside. Such troubles are usually being caused by the Opposition,” Fernando said.

The Minister added: “Now they are blaming us, saying all sorts of things. They are not problems to us. But we say that we are not only ready to face this challenge but also are ready to solve these problems and build the country for sure.”

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Vasudewa Nanayakkara says he won’t resign from ministry and continues to represent government

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Vasudewa Nanayakkara says he won’t resign from ministry and continues to represent government

Water Supply Minister Vasudewa Nanayakkara speaking to a briefing held yesterday (06) stated that he will be boycotting the Cabinet meetings in objection to the dismissal of former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, but will not be resigning from the ministry itself.

This is mainly due to the fact that the Central Working Committee of his party does not approve of such a resignation, Nanayakkara revealed.

The Cabinet Minister also claimed that he, together with other 10 minor parties of the government, will sit in the side of the Ruling Party in Parliament tomorrow (08).

Responding to a query whether he answers an invitation to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) or the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Nanayakkara added that such an invitation will not be accepted nor is there any reason for such an invitation to be made.

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