Distribution of domestic gas suspended

X-Press Pearl captain appeals to Sri Lanka PM to set him free

X-press Pearl Captain Vitaly Tyutkalo, who has been detained in Sri Lanka since 2021, has appealed to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to allow him to go see his family. The X-Press Pearl which was carrying 1,486 containers, including chemicals and plastic nurdles, caught fire in the anchorage 10 nautical miles north of the Colombo Port in May 2021. Capt Vitaly was arrested following the incident and was released on bail but his passport was seized. According to Sea Trade Maritime news, the

20 Aug, 2024

Luxury bus service launched between BIA and Colombo suspended

The luxury bus service launched between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Colombo has been suspended following protests. Private luxury bus operators protested against the introduction of the luxury bus service from the airport to Colombo by the Government. The luxury bus service was launched just 5 days ago in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Highways as a part of ongoing commitment to improving airport accessibility and convenience for passengers and airport vi

20 Aug, 2024

President warns of new laws to enforce Rs. 1,700 daily wage

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned he is prepared to enact new laws, if necessary, to enforce the Rs. 1,700 daily wage for plantation workers. Wickremesinghe said that seven plantation companies have agreed to provide a daily salary of Rs.1, 700 to plantation workers. ?As the current labour minister, I have planned to convene the Wages Board on Monday to further discuss the matter. If necessary, special laws will be introduced to implement this decision,? he added. The President also a

10 Aug, 2024