Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flights, Only Limited Operations Reported CeylonWire March 17, 2026 The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka says most flights to and from the Middle East continue to face delays
No Fixed 60-Litre Limit for Passenger Buses Under QR Fuel System CeylonWire March 17, 2026 Sri Lanka’s transport authorities have clarified concerns raised by operators regarding fuel allocations under the QR-based fuel distribution system, emphasizing
Technical Issues in QR Fuel System Resolved, Says Deputy Minister CeylonWire March 17, 2026 Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne says solutions have now been implemented to address technical issues that arose with
Tags #ceylonwire Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces This Afternoon CeylonWire March 17, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m. today
Schools to Close on Wednesdays Amid Fuel Crisis CeylonWire March 17, 2026 The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has announced that all government schools will remain closed on Wednesdays
CPC Grants Priority Fuel Access for Ambulances Under QR System CeylonWire March 16, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says fuel will be issued to all ambulances under a special priority category. CPC Director
Police Deploy Officers Nationwide to Ensure Order During QR-Based Fuel Distribution CeylonWire March 16, 2026 Sri Lanka Police say instructions have been issued to all Officers-in-Charge of police stations across the island to ensure that
CPC Releases 57,000 Metric Tons of Diesel Amid Surge in Fuel Demand CeylonWire March 16, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says 57,000 metric tons of diesel have been released for public consumption through filling stations
Government to Decide on Work-From-Home System for Public Sector CeylonWire March 16, 2026 Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government says a swift decision will be taken on introducing a work-from-home
US Gas Prices Rise Nearly 24% as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Costs Higher CeylonWire March 16, 2026 Average gasoline prices in the United States have risen to $3.70 per gallon, marking a nearly 24% increase since the