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China provides 10mn liters of fuel on President’s request

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The Government of China has agreed to provide 10.6 million liters of fuel for Sri Lanka’s agricultural and fishing activities as per a request made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The Ministry of Agriculture said 750,000 liters of diesel to be received under Chinese grant will be provided free for agricultural activities.

Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the stock of fuel is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by December and steps will be taken to distribute them to the farmers at the time of harvesting.

Meanwhile, the ministry said the farmers can meet with the district secretaries and take action if there are any issues with fuel during the harvesting season.

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9 including Keheliya remanded again

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The nine suspects of the substandard human immunoglobulin import scandal, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, have been further remanded until April 08.

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Fire at tyre shop in Grandpass

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A fire has reportedly broken out at a tyre shop located near Armour Street in Grandpass, Colombo.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) fire brigade had dispatched 05 fire engines to help douse the flames.

A severe traffic congestion is reported in the area.

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Uddika Premarathna returns to SL

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Former MP and actor – Uddika Premarathna has returned to the island, reports say.

According to reports, he has arrived in Sri Lanka today (28) morning with his family on an Emirates flight.

Mr. Premarathna’s sudden resignation from parliament and his subsequent departure had raised speculations of him applying for political asylum. However, he had rejected these claims. Speaking to a local YouTube channel that he had not sought political asylum in Canada as reported and that he was expecting a work visa.

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