Two arrested with heroin worth over Rs. 30 million

CPC and LIOC slash fuel prices

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka Indian Oil (LIOC) reduced fuel prices. Accordingly, CPC said that Octane 92 petrol has been reduced by Rs. 7 per litre, Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 10, Auto Diesel by Rs. 15 and Super Diesel by Rs. 135 per litre. The new prices are Octane 92 petrol – Rs. 333 per litre, Octane 95 petrol – Rs. 365 per litre, Auto diesel – Rs. 310 per litre and Super diesel – Rs. 330 per litre. CPC said that the price of kerosene will remain unchanged. Lanka Ind

30 Apr, 2023

Fake and fraudulent web URLs offer Indian e-Visa

Fake and fraudulent web URLs are offering Indian e-visa services, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. The High Commission listed 125 fake and fraudulent web URLs offering Indian e-visa services. “It has been noticed that some fake / fraudulent web URLs (list enclosed) are offering Indian e-Visa. Therefore, applicants are advised not to use these fake URLs for obtaining Indian e-Visa,” the Indian High Commission said. (Colombo Gazette)

01 May, 2023

Sri Lanka says triangular cooperation can help countries of the global south

Sri Lanka says triangular cooperation can be a major catalyst to help countries of the global south leapfrog in their development journey and adapt solutions to address climate, health, energy, food security and other challenges. The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, Mohan Pieris, was appointed by acclamation to the Presidency of the 21st session of the High Level Committee on South-South Cooperation at the organizational meeting held on 01 May 2023, in Ne

02 May, 2023