Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister here tomorrow amidst talks on fuel purchase from Russia

25 Mar 2026

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Amidst ongoing talks on the procurement of fuel from Russia, Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (26), Daily Mirror learns.

Refinery to be shut down after mid-April due to crude oil issue : CPC

23 Mar 2026

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Even though assurance was given by the government that no power cuts will be imposed soon, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) chairman D.J Rajakaruna said yesterday that the refinery which produces furnace oil and naphtha for power generation, will have to be shut down by middle of April due to unavailability of crude oil.

Government still incurs Rs. 100 loss from diesel, Rs. 20 from petrol: Nalinda

22 Mar 2026

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The government has introduced a supportive mechanism in the fuel price increase where the government incurs a loss of Rs. 20 billion monthly from fuel sales at the current rates, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said today.

Sri Lanka lacks storage facilities for excess fuel shipments for April

20 Mar 2026

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While long queues are still witnessed in most parts of the country, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) sources yesterday said that while all fuel shipments ordered for April have been confirmed, Sri Lanka is facing a severe shortage of storage facilities to store the fuel and may not be able to place any further orders.

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Government declares every Wednesday as public holiday

16 Mar 2026

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The government has decided to declare every Wednesday as a public holiday in a move to save energy due to the Middle East tensions, the Commissioner-General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said.

Govt. looks for alternatives on auspicious times for New Year rituals

16 Mar 2026

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Amids controversy over the auspicious timing designated for performing Sinhala New Year rituals, Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs Gamagedara Dissanayake said yesterday that the government is considering an alternative if a consensus cannot be reached with the astrologers.

Government assures to issue auspicious timing with consultation of astrologers

14 Mar 2026

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Amidst controversy over finalising the auspicious timing designated for performing Sinhala New Year rituals, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday assured that the government will take steps to issue the auspicious timing with the consultation of the astrologers.

Govt. can guarantee continuous energy supply for only two months if war continues: President

12 Mar 2026

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Claiming that hardly anyone can predict the future developments if the Middle East war continues for more than two months, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government can guarantee continuous energy supply only for two months if the Middle East tensions went beyond two months.

Government rules out shutdown of economic activities over fuel prices

11 Mar 2026

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While some countries are taking various measures to reduce fuel consumption amidst sky-rocketing fuel prices due to the tension in the Middle East, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday Sri Lanka is not expecting to reduce fuel consumption by contracting economic activities.

Over 2,000 CEB employees apply for VRS

09 Mar 2026

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Head of the CEB Transformation Task Force, Pubudu Niroshan Hedigalla said today that a total of 2,153 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS).

Sri Lankan government to issue condolence on death of Iranian state leaders, officials: Nalinda

02 Mar 2026

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The government will issue a message of condolence on all the deaths, including Iranian state leaders and officials who were killed in the ongoing war, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

No immediate need to introduce QR system for fuel supply: Nalinda

02 Mar 2026

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Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today that no immediate need has arisen to introduce the QR code for fuel supply as there has been no issue in fuel supply.

Sri Lanka stands for world peace: Nalinda

02 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka will not approve war in any form and that Sri Lanka stands for world peace, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Trade Unions withdraw from Ditwah relief services

28 Feb 2026

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Amidst more than 3,000 individuals still being sheltered in safe centres, trade unions including Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers and Technical Officers attached to the Cyclone Ditwah-related relief services yesterday announced their withdrawal from all relief services citing the government’s failure in adopting a proper mechanism for relief services.

Extraditing Arjuna Mahendran not a simple procedure: Nalinda

25 Feb 2026

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Claiming that the government is making a diplomatic intervention to extradite former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran from Singapore, Cabinet Spokesman Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that extraditing Mahendran is not a simple procedure.

Govt. has not taken any decision to stop construction of Jaffna stadium: Nalinda

25 Feb 2026

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The government has not taken any decision to stop the construction of the proposed international cricket stadium in Jaffna, and that construction work will go ahead as planned, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Allegations of inferior quality coal are true: Lal Kantha

23 Feb 2026

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While admitting the allegations on inferior quality coal, Minster of Agriculture Lal Kantha said today there has been no fraud or corruption behind the coal supply tender.

Deadline extended for public complaints over CMC corruption probe

23 Feb 2026

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The deadline for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate into alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust etc. has been extended until 16 March 2026.

Power tariff hikes are temporary : Deputy Minister

16 Feb 2026

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Government to implement a long term plan for reducing electricity tariffs over a three year period as promised.

Minister Anura Karunathilaka resigns from Committee probing release of 323 containers

13 Feb 2026

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Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka has resigned from the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without undergoing mandatory physical inspection and submit its proposals and recommendations.