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17 May

Night mail trains cancelled for second consecutive day.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:38 pm (LK time)

The Railway Department has announced the cancellation of all night mail train services scheduled for tonight (17) due to the ongoing strike by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union.

A total of eight night mail train journeys have been cancelled, including the Colombo–Badulla, Batticaloa–Colombo, Trincomalee–Colombo, and Jaffna–Colombo routes.

The token strike, which commenced at midnight yesterday (16), is expected to continue until midnight today. It was launched by the Station Masters’ Union in response to several unresolved demands.

As a result of the industrial action, the Railway Department was also compelled to cancel several train services scheduled for this morning (17).

Despite the planned conclusion of the strike tonight, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union, Mr. Sumedha Somaratne, warned that continuous industrial action may be initiated if the authorities fail to provide satisfactory solutions to their demands.

17 May

CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike for June–Dec 2025

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:38 pm (LK time)

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs for the period from June to December 2025.

According to the PUCSL, the proposal will be subjected to a public consultation process before a final decision is made. 

The commission stated that its final decision regarding the proposed tariff revision will be announced during the first week of June after public consultations.

As per Clause 5.2 of PUCSL’s Tariff Methodology, end-user tariffs are determined based on CEB’s revenue requirements. 

The CEB states that it analyzed factors such as current tariffs, fuel availability, future prices, hydro inflows, plant schedules, interest rates, economic recovery, energy demand, transmission and distribution adjustments, and government policies to develop the BST and tariff proposal.

Based on the above analysis, a deficit of LKR 42,196.1 million has been estimated for the period from June to December 2025 requiring a tariff increase of 18.3%, it said. 

Any variations in the estimate, whether an excess or a shortfall, will be accounted for in the BSTA and considered in the next tariff revision, according to the CEB.

Accordingly, to ensure financial and operational stability and to mitigate potential risks to the reliability of electricity supply, the CEB proposes a revision to the current tariff structure, as presented in Annex III (see below). 

The Board-approved tariff proposal for the final seven months of 2025 has been submitted by the CEB to the PUCSL for its approval and subsequent implementation.

The PUCSL states that its final decision regarding the proposed tariff revision will be announced during the first week of June after public consultations.

29 Jan

‘The Government is Hunting the Rajapaksas!’ – Namal Cries Out to the World.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:37 pm (LK time)

MP Namal Rajapaksa, in a post on his X account, claimed that the Krish deal case exposes the failure of the current government and assured that the truth will soon prevail.

He stated that he recently learned from media reports that the Attorney General had filed an indictment against him. According to Rajapaksa, the matter was initially investigated during the Yahapalana government and referred to the Attorney General eight years ago.

Accusing the Malima government of launching a political witch hunt against the Rajapaksa family, he expressed confidence in the judiciary and trust that justice would prevail.

Furthermore, he alleged that the National People’s Power government is fabricating charges against his family to divert public attention from their governance failures.

28 Jan

As Mahinda Chants Pirith, the Government Plans a Demonic Offering.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:23 pm (LK time)

A Pirith chanting ceremony was held last night (27) at the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Wijerama.

During the Cabinet press conference today (28), Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, addressed questions regarding Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent statement about leaving the residence.

Commenting on Rajapaksa’s remark that he would vacate the house if given written notice, Minister Jayatissa emphasized the importance of upholding moral standards. He noted that while there are “many methods to remove demons” from official residences, it would be more dignified for Rajapaksa to leave voluntarily, without bargaining over formal notices.

Responding to a journalist’s question, the Minister said:
“If you are living in a government house, dependent on the government, and say you’ll leave only if you receive a letter, it reflects poorly on morality. These individuals are not ordinary citizens; they are former presidents. It is not appropriate to reduce such matters to petty bargaining. Holding on to such positions like demons unwilling to leave is unbecoming. While there are ways to remove demons, maintaining morality is far better.”

28 Jan

“What Were You Doing for 8 Years?” Court Questions CID.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:43 pm (LK time)

Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has rejected the CID’s request to remand a suspect, citing the lack of appropriate action taken against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who was previously arrested and produced before the court under the Money Laundering Act.

The court highlighted that while the CID presented the matter as a serious allegation, they failed to produce the suspect before the court for eight years or take necessary steps to freeze his assets as required by the Act.

The Magistrate emphasized that under the Money Laundering Act, freezing assets related to the incident is mandatory during such investigations. As the CID failed to comply with this requirement, the court granted bail to the suspect.

28 Jan

Namal Rajapaksa Indicted for Criminal Money Laundering.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:46 pm (LK time)

The Attorney General has filed an indictment against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa for criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krish transaction.

The indictment, submitted to the Colombo High Court, alleges that Namal Rajapaksa misappropriated funds from an Indian company under the pretense of promoting the game of rugby.

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division had previously presented the case to the Fort Magistrate’s Court. Namal Rajapaksa was arrested as a suspect, produced before the court, and subsequently released on bail.

27 Jan

Will Namal Rajapaksa Be Jailed.?

By unusuma.lk on Jun 4, 2025 @ 5:43 pm (LK time)

Speaking to the media, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage claimed that court proceedings have confirmed the arrest of Yoshitha Rajapaksa was politically motivated.

He noted that while a case was filed under the Money Laundering Act, it was revealed in court that the basic procedural steps required by the Act were not followed.

Furthermore, Gamage alleged that the government is planning to arrest Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa within the next two weeks.

27 Jan

UNP-SJB Alliance in Progress: A New Political Force?

By unusuma.lk on Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:23 pm (LK time)

Former Governor Naveen Dissanayake has announced that a significant political discussion is set to take place within the next 10 days between United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa.

This meeting aims to establish a joint alliance between the UNP and the SJB for the upcoming local government elections. Dissanayake revealed that several additional face-to-face discussions between the two leaders are planned to solidify the alliance.

Key topics to be addressed include the name of the alliance, its election symbol, and the preparation of candidate lists. Two initial rounds of critical discussions between the UNP and the SJB have already been held in recent days. According to Dissanayake, these discussions could achieve success if conducted through a leadership council.

He also noted that there is growing consensus on contesting under a common symbol acceptable to all parties, excluding the UNP’s elephant symbol and the SJB’s telephone symbol.

Additionally, Dissanayake disclosed that the UNP plans to engage in discussions with other opposition parties, including the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly instructed the party’s working committee to finalize these discussions, including those with the SJB, by February 10.

Dissanayake emphasized that candidate selection for the alliance should reflect sensitivity to public expectations, with each party allocated positions on the candidate list proportional to the votes they secured in the last general election.

25 Jan

Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Arrested.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:25 pm (LK time)

Police Media Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, announced that Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the Beliatta area this morning (25).

The arrest followed confirmation from the Attorney General, who stated that sufficient evidence exists indicating Yoshitha Rajapaksa committed offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, No. 5 of 2006.

SSP Manatunga further explained that the arrest was carried out to initiate additional legal action against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code Act.

It was also noted that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had visited the CID on January 3 to provide a statement regarding the ownership of a land located in Kataragama.

24 Jan

Kutti Volunteers to Take Mahinda Home.!

By unusuma.lk on Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:26 pm (LK time)

Speaking to the media today (24), former MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi expressed that it would be more fitting for current President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to abolish the executive presidency before considering the repossession of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence.

The former MP accused the National People’s Force, which previously opposed the executive presidency system, of now wielding executive powers without hesitation.

Kuttiarachchi further stated that if the government intends to reclaim Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence, they should formally request it through an official letter. He added that Mahinda Rajapaksa is prepared to welcome to his residence and treat him as a modern-day living Dutugemunu.