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LIOC also hikes prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in the prices of several fuel categories, effective from today (22). According to the company, the price of Lanka Auto Diesel has... Read More


Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that measures to revise bus fares will be implemented today (22). It is reported that the necessary calculations are curre... Read More


Police reveals key details on abduction of woman in Batticaloa; 3 including woman arrested

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Police have uncovered key details regarding the incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well and the remains of anot... Read More


90% of private buses withdrawn from service today amid fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Around 90% of private buses are expected to be withdrawn from service today (22), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA). The President of the Lanka Pri... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm, today (22), the Department of M... Read More


Bus fares likely to go up by over 10%; Cabinet approval sought

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- An increase of over 10% in bus fares has been assessed following the increase in fuel prices and a proposal on the same will be submitted for Cabinet approval tomorrow (23), acc... Read More


Postal Dept. limits mail transport to alternate days amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The Department of Posts has decided to limit mail transportation to an alternate-day basis in response to the fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ... Read More


Container haulage charges to increase by 20%

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Import and export container transportation charges will be increased by 20% from midnight today (22) due to the recent fuel price hike, according to the Container Transport Owne... Read More


No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation - Minister

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not yet taken any decision to restrict school operations in view of current fuel consumption concerns in the countr... Read More


Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has announced that it will launch a nationwide strike commencing at 6:00 p.m. today (22) if the scheduled bus fare revision is ... Read More