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Fuel prices to be increased instead of collecting arrears?

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2 years ago

September 18, 2023

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The trade unions are protesting a move by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to raise fuel prices without collecting due payments worth Rs.234 billion from public and private sector institutions for supplying fuel from 2020 to June this year.

The highest amount to be obtained is for supplying fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and private sector power plants for the production of electricity and this amount is Rs.128 billion.

According to a recent report compiled by the CPC, Rs.86 billion is owed from the CEB.

In addition, Rs.101 billion is to be collected from SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Railways, Maganeguma, Western Provincial Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and Litro Company.

Apart from that, the trade unions said the CPC has to recover Rs.3 billion for supplying fuel to the military and the Police Department.

The CPC has to recover Rs.928 million from fuel distributors and others.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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11 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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11 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.