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Fuel prices remain below cost-recovery levels despite November hikes - Verite Research

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka's November fuel price increases have failed to bring pump prices in line with cost-recovery levels, with both diesel and Petrol 92 continuing to be sold below the prices... Read More


Namal accuses government of failing to remove VAT on school supplies, healthcare

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of failing to fulfil its promise to remove VAT on school supplies, healthca... Read More


Three arrested with firearms, hunting gear in 'Operation Hasthi Sena' raid

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Three suspects have been arrested with firearms, hunting equipment and animal parts during a special search operation conducted under 'Operation Hasthi Sena' in the Galkiriyagama ... Read More


289 elephants die in Sri Lanka in 10 months; cause of 95 deaths unidentified

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has recorded 289 wild elephant deaths in Sri Lanka between January 1 and October 23, 2026, with the cause of death remaining unidenti... Read More


Burning plastic with firewood releases harmful chemicals, warns NCCP chief

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Burning plastic materials along with firewood in household cooking areas can release chemicals that are extremely harmful to the lungs, Consultant Community Physician and Head of ... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to become regional digital financial hub: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka aims to strengthen its digital financial ecosystem and position itself as an emerging digital financial hub by expanding digital payment infrastructure, cross-border tra... Read More


Customs seize illicit cigarettes worth Rs. 792 million at Thotalanga

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka Customs has seized a container carrying more than 4.5 million illicit cigarettes, valued at Rs. 792 million inclusive of taxes, at the Grayline 2 Customs facility in Tho... Read More


17 major reservoirs and seven medium tanks spilling or releasing water

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Seventeen major reservoirs and seven medium-sized reservoirs across the country were either spilling or releasing water through spill gates as of today (5), the Irrigation Departm... Read More


Mirissa harbour to get fisheries-tourism upgrade

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- South Korea has agreed in principle to support a programme to develop Mirissa Harbour as a fisheries and tourism port, while also exploring cooperation with Sri Lanka in fisheries... Read More


Government focuses on special needs preschool education

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Government is planning further measures to improve access to quality preschool education for children with special needs under its national early childhood education developme... Read More