Champika withdraws defamation case filed against Mawbima newspaper

Filling stations where public protest will not get fuel

Filling stations where public stage protests and obstruct operations will not get fuel. Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that a policy decision has been taken to suspend fuel distribution to fuel sheds were the public cause obstructions during the process of fuel distribution. Protests were reported at a number of fuel stations today owing to a delay to distribute fuel. Protests were staged in several parts of the country today demanding gas and fuel. A number of roads were blocked b

21 May, 2022

Vessel attempting to illegally enter Australia from Sri Lanka intercepted

The Australian Border Force said that a vessel attempting to illegally enter Australia from Sri Lanka has been intercepted. The Australian Government?s policy remains unchanged. We will intercept any vessel seeking to reach Australia illegally and to safely return those on board to their point of departure or country of origin. Measures and safeguards are in place to enable actions and activities to be undertaken in accordance with Australian domestic law and Australia?s obligations under inte

21 May, 2022

Protests in several parts of the country demanding gas, fuel

Protests are being staged in several parts of the country demanding gas and fuel. A number of roads were blocked by protesters obstructing vehicular movements. Protesters placed gas cylinders and other obstacles and blocked roads in Nawala, Narahenpita, Baseline Road, Galle, and a few other areas. Long queues were seen outside almost all fuel stations and gas distribution outlets from last night. Most fuel stations were closed this morning as they had run out of fuel. The Government had sai

21 May, 2022