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Bribery Comm. concludes probe into ex-minister Manusha Nanayakkara

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (20) that it has concluded investigations into corrupti... Read More


Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The first meeting of the Cabinet committee appointed to ensure the proper functioning of the public services has been held yesterday (19) at the Presidential Office under the le... Read More


Fuel stocks sufficient to ensure uninterrupted health services - President

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that sufficient fuel stocks are available in the country to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of health services. He made these rem... Read More


Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 100 essential consumer goods

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has announced a reduction in the prices of 100 essential consumer goods by Lanka Sathosa in view of the forthcoming festive season. Sp... Read More


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