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US seeks probe on excessive use of force at fuel stations

The United States (US) has called for an investigation into any excessive use of force at fuel stations in Sri Lanka. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung urged the authorities to exercise restraint under these difficult circumstances. “As petrol lines & power cuts increase, tensions are naturally rising too. But boiling over will not address SL?s urgent needs. I urge authorities to exercise restraint under these difficult circumstances. Any excessive use of force should be quickly inve

19 Jun, 2022

CTB to issue fuel for private buses, school vans, tourist vehicles

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (CTB) is to issue fuel for private passenger buses, school vans and tourist buses and vans. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that the Transport Ministry has agreed to the request. He said that the required fuel supply will be distributed to the CTB to issue to private buses. As a result the Minister requested private passenger buses not to queue outside ordinary fuel stations. The Minister said that since only diesel is issued at CTB depots

19 Jun, 2022

Body believed to be of child thrown into river found

The body believed to be of a child thrown into the Kelaniya river in Wattala, has been found. The Police said that the body was found in the Waikkala beach. A woman had this week thrown her child in the river in Wattala and attempted suicide. The Police said that the 42-year old woman had thrown her 5 year-old son into the Kelaniya River in Wattala. She had then attempted to take her own life. However, people in the area had rescued the woman and handed her over to the Police. (Colombo Gaze

18 Jun, 2022