Sri Lanka, March 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Ministry Secretaries yesterday to look into the feasibility of maintaining essential fuel reserves at regional level and carrying out official duties from home (remote working).

The President emphasised maintaining essential fuel reserves at regional level should be explored particularly for sectors such as health as tensions in the Middle East continues to escalate disrupting fuel supplies. He told Ministry Secretaries and heads of several State Institutions to submit reports on the matter. As it is difficult to make accurate predictions regarding possible future developments, the President emphasised the need for advance preparedness to face any potential situation that may...