EC to inform 93 LG bodies to call for nominations

Sri Lanka reviewing list of proscribed organizations

Sri Lanka is reviewing the list of proscribed organizations,?Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris told the Ambassador of the European Union in Sri Lanka, Denis Chaibi. During the discussion, Minister Peiris briefed the EU Ambassador on developments related to the current economic situation, review of the list of proscribed organizations and individuals under the United Nations Regulation No. 1 of 2012, release of detainees being held under PTA, progress made by the independent institu

08 Jul, 2022

LIOC suspends fuel distribution for 2 days

Lanka Indian Oil (LIOC) has decided to suspend the distribution of fuel to LIOC sheds today and tomorrow. The company said the decision was taken owing to the protests taking place over the next two days. LIOC Managing Director Manoj Gupta said that in view of the planned protests the company has been advised to discontinue supply operations to sheds with immediate effect. However he said LIOC will continue distributing supplies from Trincomalee to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and i

08 Jul, 2022

COPE summons Energy Ministry Secretary, CPC, PUCSL

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to discuss allegations raised by the PUCSL Chairman. COPE Chairman Professor Charitha Herath tweeted saying that COPE has decided to summon the officials on 12th July. “I would like to kindly request?@charith9 to call CPC & myself to the CPOE to inquire into the allegations made by PUCSL Chairman o

08 Jul, 2022