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“At the end of these three difficult weeks, we shall try to supply fuel and gas without disruptions."
Angry consumers have started street protests on a daily basis by blocking roads demanding cooking gas.
Vets warned that farmers are culling layer chicken due to the lack of feed
According to reports, a 12.5kg domestic Laugfs gas cylinder price was increased by 1,359 rupees to 4,199.
A 400g pack will be sold at 790 rupees while a 1kg pack will be sold at 1,945 rupees.
"We hope to expand to other cities in delivering quality seafood and seafood products at an affordable price."
Litro has been in the midst of gas explosion controversy and shortages
“People might not be able to buy bread even if they stand in queues,” said Jayawardena.
"We are talking to all the banks, even Samurdhi banks, to see if they can give us dollars."
More than 800 cooking gas explosions have been recorded in Sri Lanka since October 2021.
"The cylinders, regulators, stoves, and other equipment have remained unchanged."
Priyangani’s grieving widower now has but one goal: to take both the government and the gas company to court.
The next writ hearing will be on January 26.
Human Rights Commissioner Nimal Karunasiri said the gas companies have also been invited to the discussion.
The committee urged the public to refrain from testing for gas leaks using unsafe methods.
The MP also claimed that the current leadership’s image as a fearless doer has waned.
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“It is not a food shortage but a food mafia. The new emergency regulations are to control this mafia.”
Local consumers still pay higher prices amid rice shortage speculations.
Colombo 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11 will see water supply interrupted for 21-hours from 9:00 AM Saturday (10).
The department has received requests from the industry, supermarket chains and consumers to permit online liquor orders
Police have nabbed a group repackaging expired packets of jumbo peanuts into packets with a new expiry date printed on t...
The government is planning to intervene in the produce market by purchasing directly from farmers and fixing profit marg...
Sri Lanka has tripped a tax on Maldive fish imported from its South Asia neighbour and also raised a tax on fresh fish 3...
Import duties on a number of essential items have been removed to ease the prices of goods such as canned fish, sugar an...
The government is taking a tough stance against those promoting the legalization of Marijuana with Prime Minister Mahind...
Post offices around the country will collect E-waste starting from October 5 to October 11 to prevent harmful materials ...
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