LAUGF’S RECOMMENCES GAS DESTRIBUTION FROM THE 22ND DECEMBER

Laugfs to recommence gas distribution Laugfs Gas stated that they will recommence distributing gas from midnight today (22). Laugfs Chairman – W.K.H. Wegapitiya stated that the distribution will recommence in accordance with the recommendations and standards issued by the Consumer…

TRISHAW FARES INCREASED FROM RS 50/-TO RS 80/-FOR FIRST KILOMETER UBER TO FOLLOW SUITE

Trishaw fares upped! PickMe & Uber to be affected too? The National Union of Three Wheelers and Industrialists stated that the fare for the first kilometer of three-wheelers has been increased by Rs. 30 due to the increase in fuel…

CONTAINER TRANSPORTER’S ASSOCIATION PERSONNEL OPTS TO ENHANCE FREIGHT CHARGES BY 20 % WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Freight charges upped by 20% The Container Transporters’ Association has decided to increase freight charges by 20 percent from midnight today (Dec. 21). The move comes after the fuel price hike announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka…

COVID-19 DEATH TOLL AS AT 20th SLIGHTLY ON THE INCLINE 24 DEATHS AS CONFIRMED BY THE DGHS

24 more COVID-19 deaths 24 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed yesterday (20) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll is at 14,795.

THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND DETERMINES THE PRICES OF BAKERY PRODUCTS INCLUDING BREAD NO PRICE CONTROL

No control prices for bakery goods The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association say there will be no control price for any bakery products including bread from midnight today (21). The prices will be determined by the supply and demand, they…

SRI LANKAN BUDDHIST MONKS INVOKE BLESSINGS ON TIBETIAN SPIRITUAL LEADER DALAI LAMA

Sri Lankan Buddhist monks invoke blessings on Dalai Lama Sri Lankan Buddhist monks invoked blessings on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, during a Buddhist event held virtually, which was attended by the highest spiritual leader of Tibet. The Chief…

GMOA TO LAUNCH STRIKE ACTION IN ALL HOSPITALS WEF 21st DECEMBER ON MILITARISATION AND SEVERAL UNRESOLVED ISSUES

GMOA to launch indefinite islandwide strike from tomorrow The Government Medical Officers Association will launch an indefinite islandwide strike action from tomorrow, the 21st of December. GMOA Assistant Secretary Dr. Naveen de Zoysa when contacted by NewsRadio said the strike…

19 COVID-19 DEATHS REPORTED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES AS AT THE 19th INSTANT

19 more COVID-19 deaths 19 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed yesterday (19) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll is at 14,771.

AUTHORITIES GIVE UPDATE ON CURRENT SITUATION IN GAS CONFLICT

Gas issue : Authorities give update on current situation Litro Gas Limited Chairman Theshara Jayasinghe said that there is no change in the composition of Litro Gas and steps have been taken to obtain recommendations from foreign experts in this…

FUEL PRICE INCREASED WITH EFFECT FROM TODAY 21st DECEMBER

Fuel prices increased with effect from today (21) Petrol (92 Octane) from Rs 157 to 177 (by Rs 20 per litre). (95 Octane) from Rs 184 to 207 (by Rs. 23) Auto Diesel from Rs 111 to 121 (by Rs.…