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CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. The fines were imposed following 21,000 raids conducte... Read More


No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to th... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Update - The shooting had occurred last night (01) between 9.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. along Menikagara Road, Koratota, Nawagamuwa, in the Kaduwela area, according to police. Prelim... Read More


Couple arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A couple who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million into the country has been arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandara... Read More


Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of the PDD to the Payments and Sett... Read More


Govt announces concessionary loan scheme to purchase paddy in Maha Season

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies, at a concessionary interest rate is scheduled to be implemented for purchasing paddy in Ma... Read More


Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies, at a concessionary interest rate has been announced to purchase paddy in the 2025/2026 Mah... Read More


Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Everyone should work together by setting aside ethnic differences to rebuild the country, emphasized the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya chapter of Siam Nikaya, Most Venerable Warak... Read More


Laugfs hikes domestic LP gas prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Laugfs Gas has announced an increase in domestic LP Gas refill prices, effective from today, 01 January 2026. Under the new pricing, a 12.5 kg cylinder has been increased by Rs. ... Read More