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Sri Lanka is estimated to have up to three trillion cubic feet of natural gas in its offshore reserves, according to an interview published by The Sunday Morning. Quoting Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka Chairman Saliya Wickramasuriya, the report said the country also has the potential for “several billion barrels” of crude oil beneath its seabed within territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone. The estimates are based on basin modelling and seismic data gathered over recent years, which have improved understanding of Sri Lanka’s offshore resource potential. However, the report noted that commercial extraction is unlikely to begin in the immediate future, as the process of attracting investors and issuing exploration licences remains at an early stage. Sri Lanka has recently introduced a new regulatory framework, including the Petroleum Resources Act of 2021, aimed at improving transparency and building investor confidence in offshore exploration. Under the “Explore Sri Lanka” programme, authorities have shifted from traditional bid rounds to an open licensing system, dividing offshore areas into smaller blocks to encourage wider participation by international energy companies. According to the PDASL, several global firms have already expressed interest in exploring Sri Lanka’s offshore resources, signalling renewed momentum in a sector that has seen limited progress for decades. (Newswire)

The National Transport Commission(NTC) stated that a proposal to increase bus fares will be presented to the Cabinet today (23). The NTC noted that the revision, exceeding 10%, follows the recent increase in diesel prices.

Bus Strike ‼️ Private bus operations halted across many areas today following fuel price hikes. While SLTB buses remain operational, commuters face heavy overcrowding and long delays. A 10% fare hike proposal awaits Cabinet approval today while Union needs 15%

Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested a 53-year-old resident of Waththegama for allegedly publishing false information on social media claiming a severe fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. According to police reports, the suspect’s SM posts were specifically designed to discourage international tourists from visiting the island by creating a false narrative of resource scarcity.

if a meme is based on a true story should we allow it, saying it based on a true story?

කොලොන්නාවට පැමිණි බවුසර් හිස් අතින් ගෙදර යයි

තාවකාලිකව අත්හිටුවා තිබූ වාහන ගාල් කිරීමේ ගාස්තු හෙට (23) සිට යළි අයකරනවා. - නාගරික කොමසාරිස් (කොළඹ මහ නගර සභාව )