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2 Cabinet decisions on Crude Oil purchasing

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2 years ago

October 31, 2023

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Bids have been called to award a long term contract for the purchase of crude oil under the methodology of payment at the 100% issuance from stored tanks basis pertaining to 03 shipment stocks of crude oil during the period from Jan. 15, 2024 – June 14, 2024 whereas two (02) bids in the connection have been received.

Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Electricity and Power to award the relevant procurement to M/s Vitol Asia Pte. Ltd. of Singapore subject to the recommendation submitted by the special fixed procurement committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers in regard to the said bids.

Meanwhile, 03 bids have been received in relation to the bidding for awarding long term contract for purchase by a letter of credit on the basis of payment in 30 days in regard to 03 shipments of crude oil during the period from Jan. 15, 2024 – June 14, 2024.

Cabinet approval has been granted to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Electricity and Power to award the relevant procurement to M/s Coral Energy DMCC, UAE, subject to the recommendation submitted by the special fixed procurement committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers in regard to the said bids.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.