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While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel Distributors’ Association said that no fuel orders had been placed since Friday and the public were warned to expect a shortage from today.
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point.
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Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, (02), since the new moon for the month was not sighted today, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced a short while ago.
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Two former Sri Lanka Army intelligence personnel have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the abduction and assault on journalist Keith Noyahr in May 2008, the Police Media Division said.
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The new formula to be introduced for fuel distributors will provide them with a higher benefit than the previous 3% discount, according to the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna.
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The auction for 14 luxury vehicles belonged to the President’s Office, six decommissioned vehicles and various spare parts was held on Friday (Feb 28), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD)
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Despite Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s announcement that it withdrew from the US $ 442 million wind power project in Mannar, the Energy Ministry has requested the company to inform its stand in writing on the future of the project since Sri Lanka remains open for renegotiation of tariffs quoted originally, an official said.
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Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scarcity.
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Fuel distributors said they would continue with their position not to place orders despite the government agreeing to a meeting with them on Tuesday.
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