Three-wheeler fares also reduced

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1 year ago

March 29, 2023

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The All-Ceylon Three-Wheeler Owners’ Association has decided to reduce three-wheeler fares by Rs.20 per kilometer.

President of the Association Sudil Jayaruk said the decision was taken in line with today’s petrol price reduction.

He said accordingly three-wheeler operators across the country have been advised to reduce the fare for a kilometer to Rs.80 from the second kilometer.

Sudil Jayaruk said the new fares will come into effect from midnight.

He also requested the government to intervene and prevent operators from charging fares as they please and causing severe hardship to passengers.

Sudil Jayaruk noted the importance of further regulations to safeguard the industry and those who are part of it.

(newsradio.lk)

Onmax DT ordered to submit plans to refund depositors

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14 hours ago

May 2, 2024

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today (May 02) ordered directors of the company – Onmax DT to submit a programme to refund the aggrieved depositors of the Onmax DT pyramid investment scheme.

The 04 company directors previously released on bail also appeared in court today.

The magistrate made the order after considering facts presented in court.

CPC slashes fuel prices

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2 days ago

April 30, 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

Accordingly,

– Petrol (92) has been reduced by Rs.3/- to Rs. 368/– Petrol (95) has been reduced by Rs. 20/- to Rs. 420/-
– Lanka Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 333/-
– Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 has been reduced by Rs. 9/- to Rs. 377/-

– Lanka Kerosene has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 215/-

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Supreme Global Holdings enters bidding to acquire SriLankan shares

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3 days ago

April 29, 2024

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Supreme Global Holdings, a conglomerate owned by R.M. Manivannan, has entered the bidding process to acquire shares of the national carrier – SriLankan Airlines.

According to a media release by the company issued in this regard, the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, which concluded last week (Apr 27), saw the participation of Supreme Global, under Sherisha Technologies Private Limited.

Sherisha Technologies Private Limited, formerly known as SunEdison Energy India Private Limited.

Last week it was reported that six (06) Request for Qualification (RfQ) were received from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in SriLankan Airlines Limited.

Sherisha Technologies Private Limited was among the six entities.

Supreme Global Holdings is also known for having formed a robust consortium including MBS Investments, the investment arm of the Private Office of Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani of Qatar.

Apart from its recent bidding for SriLankan Airlines, Supreme Global Holdings previously assisted Sri Lanka during the energy crisis faced in 2022, by extending over USD 1.5 billion in credit to Sri Lanka, along with innovative payment solutions such as accepting Sri Lankan rupees for oil payments.