Feb 20, Colombo: Fishermen from the western coastal belt of in Sri Lanka have threatened to refrain from fishing until the government takes measures to reduce fuel prices.

The government is to introduce a monthly price revision mechanism for petrol, diesel and kerosene, C..

Feb 19, Colombo: As gasoline and crude oil prices continue to surge and set records due to the unrest in oil-producing Middle East and the West's embargo on Iranian oil that is to take effect in July, Sri Lanka warns the public of higher oil prices in the future and urges to consume fuel

The president has said that a people friendly government will never burden the people with taxes. He said that the people will be provided maximum relief although the fuel prices have been increased.  The President inaugurated the massive water supply project that supplies water to Colombo north

The president has said that a people friendly government will never burden the people with taxes.  He said that the people will be provided maximum relief although the fuel prices have been increased. The President said that the fuel concession should be provided to the needy sectors including

Feb 19, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government says it is ready to provide relief measures to all sectors affected by the recent fuel hike that has sparked countrywide protests and demonstrations.

Feb 19, Colombo: Treasury Secretary of Sri Lanka Dr. P. B. Jayasundara says the government has initiated a targeted subsidy scheme following the fuel price revision and that the extra revenue earned through the revision would be utilized to meet the subsidy costs.

(Srilankamirror) - State intelligence has warned government authorities about a wave of public uprisings over economic hardships, ‘Sunday Lakbima’ reports. With the increase in the fuel prices and the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee, there will be serious issues with regard

Sri Lanka government said that it is ready to provide relief measures to all sectors that would be affected by the recent fuel hike.

Text and Picture By our Puttalam correspondent  The funeral of the fisherman in Chilaw who was killed by police fire last week, was held yesterday under tight security. Anthony Warnkulasuriya (35) a father of two, was killed while he took part in a protest against the fuel price hike announced

By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan Tour operators who had made reservations for inbound tourists prior to the hike in fuel and power rates will not be able to adjust their costs, and instead will have to bear the operational costs in the coming months, said sources from the tourism sector. “Local operators

Feb 18, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government Saturday said it is ready to provide concessions to the communities aggrieved by the recent fuel price hike and blamed the opposition parties for misleading the public and instigating violence for their political gains.

By Raisa Wickrematunge The Vihara Maha Devi park is one of the few free public recreation spots in Colombo, frequented by tourists and locals alike. A gentle tussle seems to be going on about who has the right to own the park, but so far, there has been no bloodshed. Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor ...

By Gazala Anver The quality of fuel in the country, especially that of diesel, needs to improve in order to control vehicle emissions, informs the Director of Air Resource Management and International Relations Division of the Ministry of Environment, Anura Jayatileka. According to Jayatileka

Last week was one that President Mahinda Rajapaksa wished  had never come by. The years of telling the West to “go fly a kite” had come home to roost. It is the way of the international community. They do not have a gallery to play to. The powerful and influential “watch lobbies” bide their time, ...

“It is not the politicians who are suffering, it’s the people”. A Greek demonstrator (The Guardian  –13.2.2012) By Tisaranee Gunasekara This is how braggarts end, with egg on their faces and blood on their hands. Last week, at a press conference in Colombo, US Under-Secretary of State Maria Otero announced Washington’s decision to support a ...

Sri  Lanka has plunged into one of the worst economic crises in recent times. It is being felt by the poorest of the poor – the village child studying by the light of the humble kerosene oil lamp – to the fat cats stepping  out of their luxury homes to plush super air conditioned vehicles ...

(Srilankamirror) - Anthony Fernando of Chilaw, aged 38 years and father of two little children who died of police shooting on Tuesday last, was laid to rest at the St. Sebestian church cemetery this afternoon after a simple church ceremony.   Barricades erected on the road about one km from Anthony's house by the villagers, were this morning removed. Vehicles were nevertheless stoppe...

Feb 18, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government today said it is ready to provide concessions to the communities aggrieved by the recent fuel price hike and blamed the opposition parties for misleading the public and instigating violence for their political gains.

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons on Friday to disperse a protest against fuel prices and the rising cost of living in Sri Lanka`s capital of Colombo, local media reported on Saturday. Thousands of people joined the protest which was organized by opposition leader Ranil Wickremasinghe

Feb 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) yesterday protested against the increase in fuel prices and the rising cost of living while riding in the Hamilton Canal that runs from Colombo to Negombo along the western coast.

Feb 18, Colombo: Leader of a minor Tamil party in Sri Lanka has questioned why the country needs a government that increases local fuel prices according to rising global oil prices.

Feb 18, Colombo: Following the sharp fuel price hike that came into effect from February 12, Sri Lanka's opposition parties and unions have vigorously renewed their demand for salary hikes.

Sri Lankan police on Friday fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse thousands of people protesting against rising living costs after the government increased fuel prices.

Feb 17, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government today said it is losing Rs. 63.7 billion (over US$ 500 million) this year due to the fuel imports and subsidies and deplored the actions taken by the main opposition United National Party to mislead the public for political advantage.

Minister Maithripala Sirisena has revealed the Government has decided to grant a fuel subsidy for passenger transport three-wheelers and vans transporting school children. The Minister made clarifications at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party media briefing. The Minister told journalists that school vans

The Government has strongly deplored the efforts made by the United National party to dupe the public through false propaganda with regard to the fuel price hike, at a time when the world is embroiled in an oil crisis. Various parties were making different responses on the changes effected

(Srilankamirrror) - The UNP-led protest in Colombo against the fuel price hike came under a teargas attack by police a short while ago. The participants staged a protest in front of the Fort railway station and tried to march towards the Telecom Roundabout when police fired teargas and water

Feb 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka police today fired tear gas and used water cannons to block a protest march organized by the main opposition United National Party (UNP) in Fort against the massive increase in fuel prices and the rising cost of living.

A Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister today admitted that the country is facing economic difficulties, but added the issue is common for the entire world. Minister of Health Maithreepala Sirisena says it is in this backdrop the government had to take hard decisions such as raising fuel prices and imposing