President says fuel contracts with private firms under review
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said contracts with private fuel distributors have gone to the Attorney General's Department for legal review.
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Bandarawela court fines two traders Rs. 240,000 over uncertified goods
The Consumer Affairs Authority said two traders and a manufacturer pleaded guilty to selling uncertified plastic bottles and extension cords.
Renewables supply 69 percent of Sri Lanka’s generation capacity
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said renewable sources make up 69 percent of Sri Lanka's generation capacity, with new solar, storage and tender…
Sri Lanka plans AI centre at Wijerama with Singapore
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka plans an artificial intelligence (AI) centre at Wijerama, set up with Singapore's support, and expects…
Cabinet approves process to make local roads national highways
The Cabinet has approved a formal process to evaluate Provincial Council and local authority roads for takeover by the Road Development Authority.
President considers tax relief for rooftop solar batteries
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday the government is considering concessions on small battery systems for domestic rooftop solar users.
Cabinet awards Rs. 1.07 billion A9 road contract
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 1.07 billion contract for Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd. to widen a section of the Kandy-Jaffna A9…
Colombo East Container Terminal to open to private operators
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the state will keep ownership of the East Container Terminal while shipping lines and investors help run…
Cabinet approves US$ 100 million ADB loan for water reforms
The Cabinet has approved US$ 100 million in policy-based financing from the Asian Development Bank for the second phase of water sector…
Hanwella park company fined Rs. 500,000 over water price
A company linked to a Hanwella amusement park was fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above the Rs. 80 maximum retail…