Over 100 in Jaffna admitted to hospital after food poisoning

China’s Sinopec to begin islandwide fuel distribution in Sri Lanka

China’s Sinopec is to begin islandwide fuel distribution in Sri Lanka and compete against India’s IOC and state owned Ceypetco. Apart from Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco), the Indian owned Lanka India Oil (LIOC) is already operating a number of fuel sheds around the island. Sinopec, which commenced fuel distribution in Colombo recently, became the third player in the fuel market in Sri Lanka. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that he met officials of Sinopec Fuel & Re

03 Sep, 2023

Indonesia to continue assisting Sri Lankans affected by economic crisis

Indonesia is to continue assisting Sri Lankans affected by the economic crisis, the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo said. The Indonesian Embassy in Colombo, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-Indonesia Friendship Association (SLIFA), again held a “Cultural and Charity Bazaar” at the Indonesian Embassy premises. Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane was the Chief Guest, while Ambassadors/Heads of Missions, Government Officials, Businessmen, and religious representatives

04 Sep, 2023

Modi says India greatly sensitive to Sri Lanka’s needs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India has been greatly sensitive to Sri Lanka’s needs. He also said that Sri Lanka is a “valued neighbour” of India. ?We have also been greatly sensitive to the needs of our valued neighbour, Sri Lanka, during their tough times,? Modi said in an interview with PTI. Modi called the global debt crisis a matter of great concern for the world, especially for developing countries. The Indian PM said that India hopes to build consensus at the upcoming G20 s

03 Sep, 2023