The licences of several filling stations that supplied fuel without adhering to the quota system established through the National Fuel Pass QR distribution mechanism will be canceled, the Power and Energy Ministry stated.
The decision was taken during a progress review meeting held yesterday with officials of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd. (CPSTL)
The immediate recovery of Rs. 105 billion owed to CPC by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), cargo plans for an uninterrupted fuel supply and continuation of the refinery operations were also discussed at yesterday's meeting, the Ministry added.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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