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JVP accused of getting Rs. 3000 mn. from India!

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1 year ago

February 14, 2024

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Chief Prelate of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya – Ven. Walahagunawewa Dhammarathana Thero says the JVP leader – Anura Kumara Dissanayake must make a public statement on whether the party received Rs. 3000 million from India for their election campaign.

Speaking at a media briefing in Kandy yesterday (Feb. 13), the Thero said he learned that the JVP had received funds in this manner.

“What do they say today about the so-called patriotism of the JVP, that led to the deaths of thousands of youth and demanded that not a single medicine capsule should be brought from India in the 89-90s? plans have already been made to give Sri Lanka’s strategic locations such as ports, airports as well as telecom, electricity boards, insurance corporations, banks, animal farms to India. The JVP says that Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who studied this, went to India for discussions. Now, the JVP says that there is no issue if Indian companies obtain Sri Lankan assets through Tender procedures, seeking a commission themselves in return. We have learnt of all this… It is said that the US ambassador paved the way to obtain over Rs. 3000 million for the election campaign. The JVP leader should make an open statement about this,” the Thera has said.

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Measures to formulate national road safety plan

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9 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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A discussion on preparing a national-level road safety plan under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme was held today (April 30) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The incidence of road accidents in Sri Lanka is on the rise, leading to a growing number of fatalities and injuries.

Recognizing the urgent need to raise public awareness on accident prevention and promote discipline in road use, this national plan is being formulated as a key initiative under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

The programme aims to uplift society by fostering social, environmental and moral consciousness. A central focus is placed on building a disciplined society and responsible citizens.

The discussion was attended by the senior officials representing the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, the National Council on Road Safety, the Independent Television Network (ITN), representatives from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media (Social and Ethics Divisions), Dr. Indika Jagoda, Director of the National Hospital (Accident and Emergency Department), Prof. Sivakumar and Prof. H.R. Pasidu from the University of Moratuwa, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and other relevant officials.

(President’s Media Division (PMD)
30. 04.2025

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Fuel prices slashed

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9 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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The CPC has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

The price reductions of a litre of fuel are as follows :
Octane 92 Petrol – reduced by Rs.06 to Rs.293
Octane 95 Petrol – reduced by Rs.20 to Rs.341
Auto Diesel – reduced by Rs.12 to Rs.274
Super Diesel – reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs.325
Kerosene – reduced by Rs.05 to 178

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Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May

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9 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of May 2025.

This was communicated by the Cluster Director/CEO of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr. Niroshan J Peiris.