Priyanga Hettiarachi

@devavishka @SriLankaTweet In SL, elections can’t be removed without a referendum.

@SriLankaTweet Oh Shit, AKD has already started his All Hail supreme Leader part already, So arresting people who oppose the Supreme leader next and Removing elections next ?

Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested a 53-year-old resident of Waththegama for allegedly publishing false information on social media claiming a severe fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. According to police reports, the suspect’s SM posts were specifically designed to discourage international tourists from visiting the island by creating a false narrative of resource scarcity.

@shehal @yohes1 @SriLankaTweet PTA unlikely. There’s are other terrible laws eg OSA or ICCPR which might’ve been used We’ll know soon enough when this person is charged.

@yohes1 @SriLankaTweet I’m sure it’s the PTA

Sri Lanka is looking to fast-track the redevelopment of the Trincomalee oil tank farm as a long-term solution to its ongoing energy crisis, with backing from India and the United Arab Emirates, The Hindu reported. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the project, which involves restoring World War II-era oil storage facilities in the eastern district, is seen as a “permanent solution” to managing fuel supply challenges.

Several ambulances belonging to Jewish volunteer organisation, Hatzola Northwest, have been set on fire in Golders Green, north London. CCTV video shows three men igniting a blaze before fleeing the scene.

Govt absorbing Rs.100 per litre of diesel and Rs.20 per litre of petrol: Minister Nalinda Jayatissa “Global fuel prices are unpredictable… even the US couldn’t foresee it,” he says, responding to opposition criticism 💬

Prudent fiscal management is NOT about hoarding reserves in banks. it’s about deploying them responsibly to protect our most vulnerable people. 🇱🇰 Treasury data shows govt deposits ~LKR 1.2T (Jan). We have real fiscal space, without being reckless, to strengthen safety nets. But look at reality: only ~LKR 280B for Aswesuma + 26B for Samurdhi. Meanwhile, ongoing ⬆️ VAT/taxes on food & essentials + rising energy costs are hammering families harder. This is why we need a genuine social market economy: growth WITH equity. Strong safety nets to shield those hit by policy changes, not this hardline neo-liberal neglect that leaves people behind. Prioritize people and inclusive recovery. Full clip here: youtube.com/watch?v=IJkZ6I… #EconomicPolicy #SocialMarketEconomy #FiscalResponsibility #Aswesuma #Samurdhi #SriLanka #HarshaDeSilva

Judges have cleared ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of all wrongdoing after an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. Khan denied the allegations and took voluntary leave from his position in May aje.news/3zls06

French judge Nicolas Guillou who issued an ICC warrant against Netanyahu says U.S.-linked sanctions basically cut him off from daily life: Almost all means of payment… are American. Your card no longer works… only Visa or Mastercard. I can no longer order on Amazon… book an Airbnb… my transaction is cancelled. It’s like a time machine… returning to a pre-digital world. Kafkaesque situation… same blacklist as terrorists and drug traffickers. If judges are afraid to judge… then there is no more democracy. We will act exclusively out of fear.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance “cannot confirm” Israel’s claim that missiles targeting Diego Garcia were Iranian intercontinental ballistic missiles. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/chlkxg

Statement by President George W. Bush on Robert Mueller: "Laura and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Mueller. Bob dedicated his life to public service. As a Marine in Vietnam, he proved he was ready for tough assignments. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before returning home to pursue law. In 2001, only one week into the job as the 6th Director of the F.B.I., Bob transitioned the agency mission to protecting the homeland after September 11. He led the agency effectively, helping prevent another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann, and the Mueller family."

Britain sees no evidence that Iran is targeting Europe with missiles reut.rs/4dAe7IG reut.rs/4dAe7IG

And Italy?😅

The news that Orbán’s people inform Moscow about EU Council meetings in every detail shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. We’ve had our suspicions about that for a long time. That’s one reason why I take the floor only when strictly necessary and say just as much as necessary.

Vast majority state war/global reasons why prices are increasing and fuel quotas are in place. If representative of voting public, it shows patience and support for management of crisis, for now. Views to the contrary, also visible on twitter, seem a minority/outlier.

Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota Read more: adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=1… #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #arrested

153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda Read more: adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=1… #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #Fuel #QRcode

Man arrested with illegal fuel stock in Ramanathapuram ift.tt/tOrIKW6

Sri Lanka has kept more than 250 sailors in protective custody since the early days of the war. Iran wants them back, but Sri Lanka is unsure what to do with them.