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No decision to close filling stations in next two days - CPC

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel distribution to dealers will continue as scheduled tomorrow and the following day. Managing Director of the CPC, ... Read More


Fuel prices to be increased again? - President issues clarification in parliament

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today provided a clarification on domestic fuel prices in light of rising crude oil prices in the global market and subsequent fuel price incr... Read More


Licenses issued to five private firms to supply fuel for exporters: President

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (20) that immediate licenses have been granted to five private companies to supply fuel specifically for exporters ... Read More


Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 500L of fuel in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Sri Lanka Police have arrested an individual in the Salmalyaya area of Katuwewa in Hambantota, on charges of hoarding nearly 500 litres of fuel. According to police, the raid w... Read More


President provides update on expected arrival of fuel shipments

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Delivering a special statement in parliament today (20), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake provided an update on the orders places for fuel shipments and their expected arrival... Read More


President explains Sri Lanka's decision to reject Iranian Naval and US aircraft requests

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament today (20) of the reasons behind the Government's decision to deny permission for Iranian naval vessels to enter Sri Lanka... Read More


No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted to Speaker

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody signed by Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) has been handed over to the Speaker, a short while ago. The mo... Read More


QR code-related issues for fuel to be resolved by tomorrow - Minister Bimal

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake says that issues faced by the public in obtaining QR codes for fuel will be addressed within today (19), a... Read More


Sri Lanka reports 8,500-9,500 TB cases annually, Western Province most affected

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) has reported that Sri Lanka records between 8,500 and 9,500 tuberculosis (TB) cases each year. Speak... Read More


Businessman arrested for illegally hoarding over 600L petrol in Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- A businessman has been arrested in the Meegaswewa area of Polonnaruwa for illegally hoarding 604 litres of petrol without a valid license. The arrested suspect, a 70-year-old o... Read More