Infrastructure & State Assets

“Startling revelations have come to the fore as to how the present administration of the CEB is attempting to promote thermal and coal power by curtailing renewable power generation.”

“Ports are designed to facilitate cargo movement, not to serve as long-term vehicle storage yards.”

“AI could help Sri Lanka reduce road accidents and recover billions in economic losses.”

“The fuel quotas allocated for petrol vehicles will remain unchanged.”

“The temporarily suspended QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated from midnight today (18).”

“Due to the lower energy output from the imported coal, there is a loss. But the Public Utilities Commission has clearly stated that this will not be added to electricity bills.”

“special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate the return of passengers”

“Diesel prices in the world market have risen sharply. From what we purchased, the flat average was around USD 242 per barrel. Premium values went up by 48 to 50 dollars.”

“The temporary suspension of the QR code-based fuel quota system for petrol-powered vehicles will come to an end from midnight tomorrow (18).”

“The first crude oil tanker to arrive in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the Middle East conflicts is scheduled to arrive today (17).”

“All public services of the Department for Registration of Persons have been temporarily suspended today (17) following an unexpected system breakdown.”

“Residents claim that the water provided is not clean.”

“This is not simply a case of 'bad decisions,' but of a system that consistently produces inefficient outcomes.”

“The CPC has neither paid nor agreed to pay $286 per barrel for any crude oil shipment it has procured or contracted.”

“All necessary arrangements have been made to introduce a card-only payment system for Sri Lanka Transport Board bus fares in the near future.”

“The actions of the Country Manager were unlawful, unwarranted and in breach of company rules and regulations.”

“The first crude oil vessel to arrive in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict is scheduled to dock tomorrow.”

“The first crude oil tanker to arrive since the onset of the Middle East conflict is scheduled to reach the island tomorrow.”

“Passengers returning to Colombo from Galle and Matara following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday period can now obtain bus tickets through an online reservation system”

“The government has decided to release water from the Victoria Reservoir in an unusual manner for electricity generation.”

“Long queues of vehicles were reportedly observed today (15) at the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in Galle.”

“A major water leak caused by a burst pipeline has been persisting for over a week, leading to considerable water wastage.”

“A total of 434,338 vehicles traveled on the expressway system during the period from April 10 to April 12.”

“A total of 434,338 vehicles used the expressways during the three-day period.”

“Japan will provide USD 362,476 (approx. Rs. 112 million), under Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects”

“The blaze broke out in two of the four train compartments parked near the station on Tuesday.”

“Unbundling without genuine market discipline risks becoming another cosmetic exercise.”

“Sectoral Oversight Committee instructs officials to immediately prepare an environmentally friendly disposal plan for ash emitted from the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant”

“Four disused train compartments had been parked in the vicinity of the Galle Railway Station, of which two compartments were affected by the sudden fire.”

“We observed that there were numerous allegations raised on social media regarding this process, and there was some truth to those concerns.”

“No electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.”

“A fire has broken out in two train compartments near the Galle Railway Station.”

“Today's signing marks another important achievement in deepening bilateral cooperation in the port sector and advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.”

“The volume of ash emitted during electricity generation has increased significantly due to issues related to the quality of coal imported to Sri Lanka.”

“Due to issues related to the quality of coal imported to Sri Lanka for power generation, the volume of ash emitted during electricity generation had increased significantly.”

“instructed officials to immediately prepare a plan for the environmentally friendly disposal of ash emitted from the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant”

“The water level of the Kotmale Reservoir has dropped to 21.8% amidst ongoing dry weather conditions affecting the catchment areas.”

“The CEB requested a 13.56% electricity tariff revision for the second quarter of this year.”

“Sarath Ganegoda has resigned from his position as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering, with effect from 31 March.”

“Flight services to the Middle East region are returning to regular schedules, with initial disruptions affecting 50-60 percent of operations now reduced to around 30 percent.”

“Electricity prices will be increased by up to 25 percent.”

“emphasized the importance of managing and using energy efficiently and systematically under the current circumstances”

“The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30).”

“Japan has signed a grant contract to provide eight (8) large low-floor buses for public transportation in Sri Lanka.”

“award a 984.73 million rupee (excluding tax) contract to RR Construction (Pvt) Ltd to improve the Kurikadduwan Jetty”

“We have informed them to use the airport, but so far, no one has expressed any willingness to do so.”

“A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Harbour from India tomorrow.”