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ADNOC representatives meet with SL delegation

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4 days ago

May 30, 2025

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A discussion between representatives of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and a Sri Lankan delegation led by Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando, was held today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The meeting focused on identifying supply and investment prospects in the petroleum industry between the two nations and initiating groundwork for potential joint projects.

Discussions also covered the possibility of swiftly forming a long-term agreement to supply crude oil to Sri Lanka at a reasonable price, improving the country’s oil refining capacity and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the regional petroleum market.

Also in attendance were H.E. Khaled Nasser Al Ameri, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, along with Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Senior Vice President – Crude and Condensate at ADNOC, and other senior executives from the company.

(President’s Media Division)

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Fire erupts at timber shop in Bokundara

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15 minutes ago

June 4, 2025

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A fire has broken out at a timber sales outlet along the Piliyandala-Colombo main road in Bokundara, Piliyandala.

Four fire trucks and a team of firefighters from the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council have rushed to the scene to contain the blaze. Authorities are also seeking additional support from the Colombo Municipal Council fire brigade.

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A330-200 to fly low from Port City to Pandura – Timing revealed

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39 minutes ago

June 4, 2025

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SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 will perform a low-altitude flyover from Colombo Port City to Pandura today (04), between 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., allowing the public to enjoy a clear view of the aircraft.

According to SriLankan Airlines, the aircraft will then return to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

The airline invites general public to witness this special event.

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Showers expected in several areas today

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1 hour ago

June 4, 2025

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (June 04).

Showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.