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Sinopec assures readiness to invest on refinery in Hambantota

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government has taken a policy decision to expand fuel distribution and a programme will be initiated soon.

He also noted that Hambantota has been identified as a primary energy hub.

According to the President’s Media Division, he made these comments during a discussion with the representatives of the Sinopec Group held at the President’s Office in Colombo today (13).

Sinopec has also stated their readiness to invest in importing, storage, distribution and sales of petroleum products to meet with Sri Lanka’s requirement.

According to the PMD, Sinopec has also pledged to invest in a refinery in Hambantota.

The representatives informed the Sri Lankan government that their company has adhered to the existing system and has applied accordingly. They further conveyed their readiness to fully invest in the construction of a refinery in Hambantota, which has been identified as a central energy hub by the government.

Moreover, the representatives stated that their company is prepared to respond to future solicitations that align with the aspirations of the country.

They also presented a proposal to the President who spoke about the import, storage and distribution of petroleum products.

Expressing his views, President Ranil Wickremesinghe further stated rapid development is expected following the program with the International Monetary Fund.

He also expressed his expectations to promote foreign businesses operating within the country in the future.

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CPC slashes fuel prices

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

Accordingly, 

– Petrol (92) has been reduced by Rs.3/- to Rs. 368/– Petrol (95)  has been reduced by Rs. 20/- to Rs. 420/-
– Lanka Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 333/-
– Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 has been reduced by Rs. 9/- to Rs. 377/-

– Lanka Kerosene has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 215/-

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Interim order issued preventing President & CC from nominating judges to SC

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The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay order on the President and the Constitutional Council, preventing them from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, except as Chief Justice. 

The Supreme Court has issued this interim order while allowing the hearing of a petition submitted by a lawyer against the decision taken by the Constituent Council to reject the nomination submitted by the President for the appointment of the incumbent President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court Judge.

The hearing of the petition was fixed for the 4th of October, 2024.

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Discharge of airman’s weapon damages Airport VIP Lounge roof

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The roof of the VIP Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) sustained damage after a T-56 firearm issued to an airman on duty at the Lounge was suddenly discharged.

No one was injured in the incident that occurred at about 10.25am.

The airman whose weapon was discharged has been arrested and the Sri Lanka Air Force and Airport Police are conducting a joint investigation.

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