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Litro to reduce domestic LP gas prices

Editorial Staff Oct 3, 2022

The chairman of Litro Gas, Muditha Peiris, stated that rates will change in accordance with the pricing model that the government has established.

Railways workers launched a strike

Editorial Staff Jul 1, 2022

22 trains were canceled today as a result of the lack of staff to perform duties related to railways.

Horse carriages in Jaffna

Editorial Staff Jun 28, 2022

The people in Jaffna have reverted to the use of traditional horse carriages and buggy carts in place of motor vehicles for want of fuel.

Power cut schedule for Today : 3 hours

Editorial Staff Jun 28, 2022

Power will be interrupted for 3 hours on Tuesday

Fuel ONLY essential services from midnight today

Editorial Staff Jun 28, 2022

Cabinet has decided to release fuel only for essential services from midnight today until 10 July.

54 people attempting to migrate to Australia illegally

Editorial Staff Jun 27, 2022

Navy detains vessel with 54 people on board for attempting to migrate to Australia illegally

Tokens to be issued to those in fuel queues

Editorial Staff Jun 27, 2022

A program to issue tokens to individuals in fuel queues at present will be launched from today to distribute the limited stocks of fuel available.

Price increase update

Editorial Staff Jun 27, 2022

With the diesel price increased by Rs.60/- per liter, private bus operators are demanding an increase of around 35%- 40% in bus fares. They also suggest increasing the minimum fare from Rs. 32/- to Rs. 40/-

Kelaniya shooting: One dead; one injured

Editorial Staff Jun 27, 2022

Price of rice packet increase by 10%

Editorial Staff Jun 26, 2022

The price of a rice packet and all other food items will be increased by 10 percent, says the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association.

Four injured after fire breaks out at a house

Editorial Staff Jun 26, 2022

Police said that a couple and their two children have been admitted to the Kahathuduwa Hospital for treatment to injuries.

CEYPETCO & Lanka IOC Fuel Prices Increased

Editorial Staff Jun 26, 2022

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced that it has increased fuel prices with effect from 2.00 a.m. today.