Power cuts to remain for 1.5 – 2 years: PUCSL Chief
Says fuel hike announced was unwarranted as it reflects import costs not global price adjustments Claims fuel price formula is…
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US technical assistance for fiscal management
The United States has agreed to provide technical assistance for fiscal management in Sri Lanka. This was conveyed by the…
India responds positively to Sri Lanka’s request
India has responded positively to a request made by Sri Lanka for more supplies of petrol and diesel on an…
7 state institutions under Dhammika Perera
A Gazette has been issued on the scopes and functions of the Ministry of Investment Promotion under the purview of…
President instructs officials to use available funds to import fuel
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe agreed to pay the money due to the relevant companies for the fuel supply…
Vavuniya Police recover large haul of diesel stored in hardware store
Nelukulam Police said that 3,000 litres of diesel stored in a popular hardware store in the Veppankulam area in Vavuniya…
Train fares to be increased
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to increase train fares and other railway charges. The government…
Harin removes Tourism Ministry from WTC to save costs
The office of the Ministry of Tourism has been removed from the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo. The move…
Fuel situation: Special cabinet decision
The Cabinet has decided to issue fuel to only essential services from midnight today (27) to 10th July, Government spokesman…
CEB seeks 82% increase in tariffs
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for an…