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Customs levies taxes on dates donated by Saudi for Ramadan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- It was revealed today (28) that Sri Lanka Customs has imposed taxes on the stock of dates donated by Saudi Arabia as a gift for the Ramadan fasting season. This information came... Read More


Several traders fined Rs. 6.5 mln for selling rice at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that its operations to identify and take action against rice traders selling at inflated prices will continue, with additional ... Read More


UK Minister for Indo-Pacific visits Sri Lanka; focus on economy & reconciliation talks

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific is set to meet with new Sri Lankan government minsters as part of the first official visit of new UK government. Inclusive economic growth, ... Read More


Rains to enhance in several parts of the island from today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- From today (28), the rainy condition is expected to temporarily enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Southern, and Central provinces for the next few days, the Dep... Read More


Air quality expected to drop to slightly unhealthy levels

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that Sri Lanka's Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to range between 58 and 120 throughout the day. It said tha... Read More


Previous govts also imported salt, says Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The government has stated that measures to import salt have been undertaken not only by the incumbent government but also by previous governments. To date, a total of 30,000 met... Read More


Minister clarifies controversy over award presented to Emil Ranjan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that the killing of individuals in government custody is completely unacceptable. During the Cabinet press briefing today... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa indicted over 'Krrish' deal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Attorney General has filed indictments against SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa on charges of criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million in connection with the cont... Read More


Third round of SJB-UNP talks tonight

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Another round of discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is scheduled to take place tonight (28). While the meeting was initiall... Read More


New chairpersons appointed for several Parliamentary Committees

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Parliament of Sri Lanka has announced the election of new chairpersons for several Parliamentary Committees. Newly Elected Chairmen: Committee on Public Petitions: MP R.M. ... Read More