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Consumer rights group raises alarm over move to lift palm oil import restrictions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection has alleged that certain Finance Ministry officials are attempting to remove restrictions on palm oil imports by misleading t... Read More


New Chief Incumbent of Getambe Rajopawanaramaya appointed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Most Venerable Akuresse Siri Dhammavimala Thera has been appointed as the new Chief Incumbent of the Gatambe Rajopawanaramaya Temple. The appointment follows the passing awa... Read More


Several gunshots fired into air at Kalutara Prison

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Several gunshots have reportedly been fired into the air at the Kalutara Prison this afternoon (21) after a person attempted to throw several parcels into the prison premises from... Read More


Power cuts to continue in four zones today amid electricity demand management

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that power cuts will continue today (21) in four zones across the island as part of measures to manage electrici... Read More


Youth arrested over Rs. 151,000 online business scam

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- A 26-year-old individual has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division in connection with a financial fraud involving claims ... Read More


Wheat flour price increased by Rs. 13

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The price of wheat flour has been increased by Rs. 13.00 per kilogram with immediate effect, according to company sources. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permissio... Read More


Motorcycle stolen by suspects following shooting in Moratuwa recovered in Piliyandala

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Police have recovered a motorcycle stolen by gunmen who fled after shooting dead a restaurant owner in Soysapura, Moratuwa last evening (20). The shooting occurred at around 8.30... Read More


Sri Lanka's overall inflation remains unchanged at 8.1% in September

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, remained unchanged at 8.1% in September 2026, according ... Read More


Dilith Jayaweera seeks adjournment debate on treatment of Thai Deputy PM during Sri Lanka visit

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has requested an adjournment debate in Parliament over the treatment of Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun during her visit to Sri... Read More


Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Romania for bilateral consultations

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, from today (21) to 26 October 2026, t... Read More