74 bowsers of kerosene for fishermen

The Government has annouced it has taken steps to release 74 bowsers of kerosene today (23) to meet the fuel needs of the fishing community.

The Provincial Chief Secretaries and Governors were entrusted the task of distributing fuel to the fishing community from yesterday (22).

The supply of kerosene to the fishing community will be fully restored by tomorrow (24).

Around 28 bowsers of kerosene were delivered to Wattala, Hendala, Beruwala (Fishing Harbour),Galle, Ahungalla, Tangalle, Norochcholai, Puttalam and other parts of the island yesterday (22).

Kerosene and diesel will also be issued continuously to fishing communities in 14 ports operated by the Fisheries Department.

The distribution of the kerosene oil will be carried out by 18 co-operative filling stations where no distribution of kerosene oil has been done so far. Necessary financial facilities have been provided by Cooperative Rural Banks on the recommendations of Provincial Cooperative Commissioners and Secretaries.

Director General of Community Affairs Tennakoon said that the delays in the distribution of kerosene would be completely resolved within the next two days.

The President’s Community Affairs Division requests the fishing community and businessmen to make their requests to the District Governor, Provincial Chief Secretary or the Cooperative Secretary of the concerned district if there in difficulty to obtain fuel for fishing activities.