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@trolljeppo @pdsiriwardana Thank you @PresRajapaksa

මහින්ද හොරා 🤣 HIP Expands Capacity as Middle East Crisis Drives Surge in Shipping Volumes...... As global shipping routes adapt to ongoing disruptions in the Middle East, Hambantota International Port is stepping up to meet rising demand, reinforcing its position as a reliable hub along the vital East–West maritime corridor. In response to a surge in diverted vessels, HIP has doubled its RoRo yard capacity and expanded container yard capacity by 30%. This rapid scale-up is supporting increased volumes in vehicle transhipment and container handling, driving record-high yard utilisation; showcasing the port’s growing strategic importance in a shifting global logistics landscape. Behind the scenes, coordinated efforts across teams have enabled HIP to expand swiftly while maintaining operational efficiency and minimising congestion, even under heightened pressure. As supply chains continue to evolve, HIP remains focused on delivering agility, reliability, and seamless connectivity when it matters most.

@NewsWireLK Thank you @PresRajapaksa sundaytimes.lk/140622/plus/ne…

“We do a lot of projects, worth Rs. 100 to Rs. 200 billion. But none have the public interest as much as the Colombo Bus Stand project,” Minister Bimal Rathnayake speaking at the opening of the renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand.

@samadsaleem9 Sorry can't forget vision. Without it, nothing else can succeed as we are seeing now

@FactChecklka1 Forget Vision. There is no meritocracy in the system. There lies the problem. Incompetency at all levels.

No growth, no export orientation! Only IMF. Governance post independence!

@kmlsamaraweera @PasinduSenanay7 Eat Urea lol lankanewsweb.net/archives/14061…

Looking at the quotes & replies, UNPers on SL Twitter are trying their best to mask the important details in president's speech because he said they don't test coal by eating it, it will be tested at the authorised labs. For other people, read the importance details!

@merrildesilva @kulanthisilva @KanishkaTissa @RW_SRILANKA @kanchana_wij Or, the narrative that was anti- Rajapaksa eased, fuelled by ridiculous, later blatantly admitted Uganda lies, resulting in the team being able to deliver.

@FactChecklka1 @kulanthisilva @KanishkaTissa @RW_SRILANKA @kanchana_wij They were dynamic and energetic. Though MR didn't give them a proper place (fearing they'll beat NR), RW knew to get the maximum from them. Far above the levels of the present bunch.

Had everything gone according to plan, today we’d have had less or no power cuts & stable prices that wouldn’t jump every time oil prices go crazy. Sri Lanka was positioning itself as a green energy hub, not just consuming but exporting. Imagine how much revenue it could bring.

@Dailymirror_SL Many problems #coalgate #electricity #fuel. Time to victimise MR again eh?

Bribery Commission sets deadline for Mahinda Rajapaksa’s asset disclosure Read more: dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/…

@kulanthisilva @RW_SRILANKA @kanchana_wij Adani wanted USD 0.0826 per kWh, which is around LKR 26 at today's exchange rate. Thanks to NPPs so called coalgate, we meet significant portion of our energy demand burning diesel every day, the most expensive option of all.

@merrildesilva @kulanthisilva @KanishkaTissa @RW_SRILANKA @kanchana_wij Largely SLPP ministers led by RW

@kulanthisilva @KanishkaTissa @RW_SRILANKA @kanchana_wij Had our ungrateful idiots allowed RW and his handful of young energetic ministers another term, this country would've been in next level by 2029 😪

@NewsWireLK They opposed Lakvijaya as well. Are they trying to undermine it wirh the inferior coal?

Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal, contradicting the government’s claim that no electricity cuts occurred. Speaking on the matter, Chanaka said he had warned in Parliament nearly two weeks ago that Sri Lanka would face power cuts within weeks due to substandard coal affecting electricity generation. He claimed that 45 feeders were switched off simultaneously without proper approval, resulting in power interruptions across several areas. Chanaka further alleged that the government later described the situation as “power breakdowns” rather than power cuts, but said the Ceylon Electricity Board system control centre report categorized the incident as “manual load shedding” due to insufficient power generation. He explained that “manual load shedding” effectively meant switching off electricity supply to selected areas, which he said amounted to power cuts. Chanaka also alleged that around 150 megawatts of expected power generation was lost due to poor-quality coal, forcing authorities to manually disconnect feeders. He further claimed that power cuts were carried out without approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, which he said was mandatory before implementing load shedding.

@NewsWireLK Driving displaying the L board is required.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake acknowledged a quality issue in recently imported coal but assured that the cost will not be passed on to the public, stating that the supplier company has been fined. He also remarked that he does not “eat coal” to check quality, noting that such assessments are carried out through laboratory testing.

@NewsfirstSL #coalscam #cycloneditwah #fuelrationing #highprices #shortages #flailing #witchhunt

Ten Years On, CIABOC Demands Assets Disclosure From Mahinda Rajapaksa Details: english.newsfirst.lk/2026/04/07/ten… #NewsFirst #News1st #NewsFirstEnglish #LKA #SriLanka #LatestNews #CIABOC #AntiCorruption #MahindaRajapaksa #LegalNews

@NewsWireLK @GotabayaR vindicated. Necessary at the time.

Fuel subsidy announced: * Rs. 100 per litre — Diesel * Rs. 20 per litre — Petrol Government allocates Rs. 60 Billion to fund the subsidy for a 3-month period, President says.

@Thusi_Kumar Interesting reading from the Hansard. pressreader.com/sri-lanka/dail…

Sri Lanka’s “sensible leaders”

“Lal Kantha’s house should one day be declared a national heritage site. Fathers who can’t even buy a flute for their children got caught for your politics. That’s why the piano in this house has become a problem,” former SLPP MP Sanjeewa Edirimanne said, speaking in front of a photo of Minister Lal Kantha’s house during a press briefing.

@ChapmanMuth @Jamz5251 @ThilinaKalu youtu.be/Hkxf4SC_SBk?si…

@Jamz5251 @ThilinaKalu The Central Bank for one thing. Ask Singapore (Asia's financial hub) about why they don't have a Central Bank.

What’s stopping COLOMBO from being the world’s new international financial hub? COLOMBO ❤️ 🇱🇰 📸 @ThilinaKalu

@sanjiva @ItsYakin globalmilitary.net/countries/lka/

@ItsYakin That’s just wrong. 3.74% of 22m is 823k.

Sri Lanka has a defence force equivalent to 3.74% of its workforce. It is the working people in the country who also have to maintain it. In Pakistan 1.25%, in the US it is 0.84%, in India 0.58% & in China 0.33%

@VeriteResearch Vet any post from Verite with these steps and ask, "who could have paid them to say this?"

Did you get fooled on April Fools' Day? Here is a trick not to get fooled the next time you get a message of unknown origin Always: 🔴Stop: Ask yourself: “Why should I believe this message?” 🟡Trace: Go to the link of the content creator’s page where it was published. 🟢Check: Is the website or social media handle that published it a credible source? If you can’t stop, trace, and check — don’t share! Check veriteresearch.org/trace-it-engli… more information. #srilanka

@Dailymirror_SL High cost of inaction and wasting time on political revenge. #gotagohome now, enjoy media.gov.lk/media-gallery/…

Are we running out of drinking water? Read more 👉 dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/…

@MaheshaSamarat2 The count was 159

Well said…How much wasted on monkey counting.