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By Shiran Ranasinghe A significant number of fuel filling station owners had stopped placing orders with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) due to an announcement by Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera that fuel prices would be significantly reduced in the first week of April. According to a spokesperson for the Fuel Distributors’ Association of the CPC, […]
- Duty on petrol and diesel increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceypetco fuel prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceypetco raises petrol and diesel prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Thanks to its generosity to gas station owners, CPC bleeding to death, says FSP (Category: Breaking News)
The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) was held in Colombo from 27 to 29 March 2023 in with Sri Lankan President’s vision of enhancing economic relations with large and emerging economies, with a particular focus on ASEAN countries, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The PMD said […]
- Fifth round of Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA talks begin (Category: Breaking News)
- Third round of Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA negotiations to kick off tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Thailand successfully conclude 8th round of FTA negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourth round of negotiations on proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA held (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Para Javelin stars, Dinesh Priyantha (F46) and Samantha Dulan (F44) and shot put (F42) national para record holder, Palitha Bandara will be competing for medals at the Australian National Para Athletics Open Championship which will be held at the Olympics stadium Brisbane, Australia. Dinesh Priyantha, with a distance of 67.79 meters entered the […]
- Teens arrested for car break-ins (Category: South Australia)
- Knifeman robs service station (Category: South Australia)
- Stab victim knew attacker (Category: South Australia)
- Drug lab found in northern suburbs (Category: South Australia)
The government on Wednesday announced that fuel prices would be reduced from midnight yesterday. The price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol will be reduced by Rs 60 and the 95 Octane petrol by Rs 135. The new price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol will be Rs 340, and that of a […]
- CPC reduces price of petrol and diesel (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of 92 Octane Petrol increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised from midnight today (04) (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC and LIOC slash fuel prices (Category: Breaking News)
By Dinasena Ratugamage The army on Tuesday (28) removed a camp located on a land belonging to Road Development Authority (RDA) at Manawalan on the Mankulam road in Mullaitivu. This camp was established 13 years ago. There were several permanent and temporary buildings on the land. In addition to removing the buildings, the army also […]
-President said addressing the Ananda Vidyalaya annual prize giving
- Education Department robbed (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of a couple found in hotel room (Category: Breaking News)
- New Supreme Court Judge sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Police probe death of Swiss national (Category: Breaking News)
The remains of the late Hon. Joseph Michael Perera, a former Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and Cabinet Minister, will be brought to the Parliament complex today (30) at 9.00 a.m. to pay respects, the Secretary General of the Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake said.
- Conflict of interest bill to tighten MPs standards (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Parliament sessions end early (Category: Breaking News)
- Tassie sees the greener light (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Sri Lanka goes to the polls (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Loan Risks Eroding Rights; Sri Lanka Should Ensure Fair Taxes, Accountability For Corruption: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lankan Govt. Should Withdraw Draft ‘Rehabilitation’ Law: Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights Groups Urge Strong UN Resolution On Sri Lanka: UNHRC Should Enhance Mandates, Address Gro... (Category: Breaking News)
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Fort Magistrate today (29 March) issued an order pertaining to the detention of the ill-famed underworld figures ÂHarak Kata and ÂKudu SalinduÂ.
The countries of the United Nations led by the island nation of Vanuatu adopted what they called a historic resolution Wednesday calling for the U.N. s highest court to strengthen countries obligations to curb warming and protect communities from climate disaster.
The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the distribution of imported eggs to bakery owners commenced this evening (March 29).
DNA tests have confirmed that Pulasthini Mahendran also known as Sarah Jasmine was among those who died on the April 26, 2019 after a suicide bomb was detonated inside a house in Sainthamaruthu, several days after the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks.The post DNA test confirmed Pulasthini Mahendran alias Sarah Jasmine died in 2019 Sainthamaruthu Suicide Blast appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Br...
- Pulasthini Mahendran confirmed dead in 2019 suicide blast (Category: Breaking News)
- The strange case of Katuwapitiya suicide bomber’s wife Pulasthini (Category: Breaking News)
- Fish stories and repressive laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Third DNA test on Sarah: SJB questions veracity of police claim, asks Prez to dig deep (Category: Breaking News)
The Court of Appeal today (March 29) ordered for the decision regarding the preliminary objections raised by the Attorney General seeking the dismissal of a petition without taking it into consideration, to be announced on May 17, 2023.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says it is crucial for students in the country to have comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and continually update themselves with the latest advancements to prepare for the future. This will enable them to take over the country by 2048, he added.
DNA tests have confirmed that Pulasthini Mahendran, alias Sarah Jasmin, has died in the suicide bomb blast at the safe house in Sainthamaruthu on 26 April 2019.
Two petitions filed against the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Sirwardena, are due to be taken up before a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court tomorrow (30 March).
Chief of Presidential Staff and Senior Advisor on National Security to the President Sagala Ratnayake has assured that the construction sector s concerns would be addressed gradually, as the country s financial sector improves.
The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL) has dispatched over 1,000 loads, collectively, of both Auto Diesel and Octane 92 petrol between 06-00 a.m. to 04-00 p.m. today (29 March), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated.
A 52-year-old suspect has been shot dead during a raid conducted by police in the Peragas Handiya area in Wennappuwa.
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- Levy charged for driving licence revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Two people killed in fuel queues (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire rips through Sapugaskanda factory (Category: Breaking News)
The remains of the late Joseph Michael Perera, a former Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and Cabinet Minister, will be brought to the Parliament complex tomorrow (30) at 9.00 a.m. to pay respects, the Secretary General of the Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said. Accordingly, all relevant parties, including the arrival of the Members of […]
- Parliament pays last respects to former Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- Remains of ex-Speaker Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament today (Category: Breaking News)
- The remains of the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera will be brought to Parliament ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Last respects paid to the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Chief of Presidential Staff and Senior Adviser on National Security to the President Sagala Ratnayake said that the construction sector’s problems will be addressed gradually as the country’s financial situation improves Ratnayake made this statement during the meeting of the working committee on interest rates and bank recovery measures to uplift the construction sector, held […]
- Gas pipeline project in New Mexico halted amid pandemic (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Albuquerque housing market continues to boom (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Phase 2 construction begins on Unser (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Gas pipeline project in New Mexico halted amid pandemic (Category: USA, New Mexico)
The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) was held in Colombo from 27 to 29 March 2023. This initiative aligns with the President’s vision of enhancing economic relations with large and emerging economies, with a particular focus on ASEAN countries. A 35-member Thai delegation led by Director General […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, concluded their three-day official visit to South Africa from 21-25 March 2023.
The Colombo High Court today (29 March) sentenced an accused found guilty over an attempt to detonate a bomb inside a passenger bus at the Horton Place Roundabout in Colombo, on 01 September 2008, to rigorous life imprisonment.
Bus fares and tuk tuk (three-wheel taxi) fares have been reduced. Bus fares have been reduced by 12.9 percent, Acting Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said. The price reduction takes effect from midnight tomorrow (March 30) Accordingly, the minimum bus fare will be reduced to Rs. 30. Meanwhile, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ and Owners’ Association […]
- Private bus fares to be increased by 30% (Category: Breaking News)
- CTB to issue fuel for private buses, school vans, tourist vehicles (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus fares on expressways slashed by 10% (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus fares reduced by 11.14 per cent (Category: Breaking News)
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shri Shaktikanta Das and the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda today discussed enhancing trade using the Indian Rupee. Continuing his engagement with key officials of the Indian Government, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Governor […]
- India Bank opens branch in Sri Lanka's North (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India discuss way forward in bilateral economic cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- High Commissioner Moragoda continues dialogue with Indian Premier’s Principal Secy (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Moragoda meets FICCI President to woo Indian investments (Category: Breaking News)
Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena was freed from the Mihin Lanka case in which he was accused of allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 883 million to the Government when he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the airline. The Colombo High Court ordered Gunawardena to be freed after hearing objections filed by his […]
- Maithripala and US official discuss political situation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP’s Maharoof cements SLFP membership (Category: Business)
- President warns against holding students hostage (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB approves Sajith as next Presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill Amounts To A Parallel Constitution & A Criminal Procedure Code appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Counter Terrorism Bill To Create A Security State; Impacting On Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Bill Terrifies The Public (Category: Breaking News)
- The Republic That Fears The Independence Of The Judiciary Even More Than Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
The concerns of young people in the Pacific about climate change are set to be heard at the world’s top court. Four years after students in Fiji first proposed the idea, the International Court of Justice is about to be asked to decide on a country’s obligations to fight rising temperatures. But first, the UN […]
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