Passengers inconvenienced as two SriLankan Airlines flights cancelled
Hundreds of passengers were immensely inconvenienced after two SriLankan Airlines flights bound for Nepal and India this morning (Oct. 01) were cancelled, owing to technical issues.
The flight UL 181 which was scheduled to leave for Kathmandu in Nepal at 08.20 a.m. today with 200 passengers onboard, had been delayed for several hours in this manner, whereas later it was announced that the flight had undergone a technical failure.
However, another flight which was bound for Mumbai in India this morning, had also been cancelled due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
According to a spokesperson of SriLankan Airlines, measures have been taken to refer the passengers bound for the two flights to hotels.
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has increased its retail fuel prices with effect from midnight today (Oct. 01).
Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane Petrol is to increase by Rs. 04 per litre, while the price of 95 Octane Petrol will be increased Rs. 03 per litre.
The price of Super Diesel has also been increased by Rs. 62, bringing the new price to Rs. 421.
However, the price of Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 10, bringing the price to Rs. 351 per litre.
Meanwhile, the price of Kerosene has also been increased by Rs. 11 per litre. The new price of Kerosene will be Rs. 242 accordingly.
The revised prices are as follows:
92 Octane Petrol – Rs. 365 (increased by Rs. 04)
95 Octane Petrol – Rs. 420 (increased by Rs.03)
Auto Diesel – Rs. 351 (increased by Rs.10)
Super Diesel – Rs. 421 (increased by Rs.62)
Kerosene – Rs.242 (increased by Rs.11)
Meanwhile Lanka IOC says they too will increase their fuel prices in line with the revised Ceypetco prices, with effect from midnight today.
Earlier today, Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka also revised fuel prices.
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Sinopec increases fuel prices
SINOPEC has announced a revision of their fuel prices effective from 6.00 p.m. today (Oct. 01).
Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane Petrol remains unchanged at Rs. 358 per litre, while the price of 95 Octane Petrol has been increased by Rs. 06.
The price of Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 10 and Super Diesel by Rs. 61, with effect from 6.00 p.m. today, according to SINOPEC Energy Lanka Pvt Ltd.
The revised prices are as follows:
92 Octane Petrol – Rs. 358 (remains unchanged)
95 Octane Petrol – Rs. 420 (increased by Rs. 06)
Auto Diesel – Rs. 348 (increased by Rs. 10)
Super Diesel – Rs. 417 (increased by Rs. 61)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe warmly congratulated Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected President of the Maldives, solidifying the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, the President’s Media Division said.
“President Wickremesinghe conveyed his felicitations to President Muizzu through a personal telephone call, demonstrating the importance of the occasion.
During their conversation, President Wickremesinghe expressed his heartfelt desire to elevate the existing close and friendly bilateral relations into a robust and multi-faceted partnership. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to the betterment of the citizens of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with President Wickremesinghe highlighting the pivotal role of enhanced economic cooperation.
This expanded cooperation aims to encompass diverse fields such as education, healthcare, bilateral trade and investment, promising mutual growth and development. President Wickremesinghe also expressed his anticipation of working closely with President Muizzu to achieve these shared goals, reaffirming the dedication of both countries to a brighter and prosperous future. President Wickremesinghe expressed his sincere hope for the Maldives to thrive under President Muizzu’s leadership”, the PMD said.
President Wickremesinghe has also spoken on telephone to Mohammed Nasheed and Former President Ibrahim Solih.
