The Sri lankan oil monopoly refuses to buy curd oil from Russia
The chairman of Russia’s Kazani Oil Company has offered to supply crude oil to Sri Lanka, but the Sri Lankan government has not paid attention. Thirty-five Russian oil tankers carrying .9 million barrels of oil have now arrived in the Suez Canal. Russia’s Ugralp oil production has risen to 313,000 barrels a day, and Russia has been unable to sell oil. Russian oil tankers could soon reach the port of Colombo from the Suez Canal, but it has been revealed that Sri Lanka is still pushing for oil purchases from the Middle East. “The business network that supplied crude oil to Sri Lanka is not allowing Russia to sell oil to cheap. This oil monopoly will continue to operate, ”sources said.
A new record from Parachute Champions
Sri Lanka Army Parachute Champions who even won gold medals at the British Army Parachute Association parachute track in Netheravon, England. At a parachute training session held at the Uhana Air Force Base in Ampara, for the first time in Sri Lanka, 11 parachutes (canopies) were lined up in the air and parachute performances showcased their bravery and prowess to the world. Sri Lanka Army paratroopers added a new lease of life to the parachute dynasty by parachuting high into the air at the Uhana air bases.
No power cut because of the O/L examination
The Public Utilities Commission states that there will be no power cuts due to the GCE Ordinary Level Examination today and the 29th of May. Accordingly, the commission has released the power cut schedule till June 1. During that time, power outages were suspended during the night. The full schedule is as follows.
Fuel price increased again?
The United Trade Union Confederation (UTUC) says the government plans to increase fuel prices next week. Its convener Ananda Palitha states that the CPC now has sufficient stocks of diesel, petrol and kerosene. However, he said that the oil stocks were being issued in a limited manner in the hope of raising oil prices next week. He added that there would be no fuel shortage until mid-June. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that in some areas, the organized group is blocking the bowsers transporting fuel and forcing them to land at the nearest petrol station. They also threatened to set fire to the browser if it did not land, the Minister said. If these groups continue to do so, the distribution of fuel will have to be suspended for the safety of fuel transport workers, he added.
The Leader of the Opposition requested the international community to provide the necessary support for the building of Sri Lanka back
Mr Christian Scoog, Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations International Children’s Fund and Mrs Emma Briham, Deputy Representative of Sri Lanka to UNICEF called on Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo yesterday (20). Special attention was paid to the problems faced by the children due to the current crisis. The Leader of the Opposition has requested the delegation to provide the necessary support for the construction of Sri Lanka.
80,000 gas Cylinders will be distributed daily from today.
Litro chairman says that 80,000 gas Cylinders will be distributed daily from today. USD 7 million will be paid for 2 Gas vessels on Monday
Alert: Ja-Ela – Negombo main road blocked
Ja-Ela – Negombo main road blocked from Bopitiya junction due to a protest demanding fue
A 10 hour water cut from 10pm today to 8am
A 10 hour water cut from 10pm today to 8am tomorrow in Colombo 12, 13, 14 & 15: NWS&DB-
Lanka IOC to supply Petrol only to vehicles
Lanka IOC in a statement on Friday (20) said that Petrol will ONLY be supplied directly into the fuel tank of the vehicles at the Lanka IOC filling stations with immediate effect. Lanka IOC said that petrol will not be provided from Lanka IOC filling stations into cans, containers, or bottles. This has been decided to ensure the safety of the public and property, said Lanka IOC.
Sri Lanka appointed 9 new Cabinet Ministers of Friday (20).
Sri Lanka appointed 9 new Cabinet Ministers of Friday (20). 1. Nimal Siripala De Silva – Ports, Naval and Aviation Services 2. Susil Premajayantha – Education 3. Keheliya Rambukwella – Health 4. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe – Justice, Prison Affairs, Constitutional Reforms 5. Harin Fernando – Tourism and Land 6. Ramesh Pathirana – Plantation Industries 7. Manusha Nanayakkara – Labour and Foreign Employment 8. Nalin Fernando: Trade, Commerce, and Food Security 9. Tiran Alles – Public Security