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Uber and PickMe urge Govt to allocate higher fuel quotas

SriLanka, March 22 -- The country's leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving in light of the latest fuel constraints. Highlighting t... Read More


Lanka IOC matches CPC fuel price hike

SriLanka, March 22 -- Lanka IOC (LIOC) has taken steps to revise the prices of several types of fuel, following the latest price revision implemented by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Accord... Read More


4 Sri Lankans injured in attack on Dimona

SriLanka, March 22 -- Four Sri Lankans sustained injuries following an Iranian missile attack on the Dimona area in Israel. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel reported that these individuals were wound... Read More


CPC increases fuel prices

SriLanka, March 22 -- Following the amendments to the fuel quota granted under the QR system, fuel prices were also revised. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced that the following rates will a... Read More


Sinopec prices exceed CPC prices

SriLanka, March 22 -- Sinopec revised its fuel prices, effective midnight today (22). The price of a litre of Octane 95 Petrol is increased by Rs. 122 to Rs. 487, and Super Diesel by Rs. 219 to Rs. 5... Read More


'Harry Potter' series star Paapa Essiedu says he's received death threats over Snape casting

SriLanka, March 22 -- "Harry Potter" actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. "I've been told, 'Quit... Read More


Shooting near Yala reserve

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Kirinda Police have initiated an investigation to apprehend a group of individuals who opened fire towards the Yala National Reserve before fleeing the scene. The incident o... Read More


Sri Lanka and Brazil aim for 1 bn USD bilateral trade

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Brazil is set to grow to one billion US dollars by the year 2030 following a mutual agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Em... Read More


Suspect apprehended in Kotahena for illegal diesel transport

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- A person transporting a stock of diesel valued at over six hundred thousand rupees without a valid permit was arrested based on information from Western Province North Intellige... Read More


Government launches data collection for food transport providers

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- A special data collection program has been initiated by the government to identify fuel challenges faced by transport service providers in the local food distribution sector ami... Read More