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Fuel price hike threatens decline in agriculture sector

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Sri Lanka's agriculture sector is at risk of a significant decline due to rising production costs triggered by the recent fuel price increase, Chairman of the National Farmers' ... Read More


Opposition MP to raise privilege issue against Minister for showing his middle finger

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera yesterday said he will raise a privilege issue against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara for showing his middle finger during sessions last ... Read More


Iran pledges oil, essential supplies to Sri Lanka amid regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reaffirmed Iran's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as a "friend country," stating that Tehran is ready to provide essenti... Read More


Bus shortages persist as NTC seeks fare hike approval

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Despite some buses operating today (23), passengers continue to face disruptions in several areas, National Transport Commission (NTC) Director General Dr. Nilan Miranda said. B... Read More


Severe thunderstorm and lightning warning for Sabaragamuwa, Galle and Matara

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for residents of Sabaragamuwa Province and the Galle and Matara districts following forecasts of thundershowers accompanied by se... Read More


Bus fares could rise over 10% amid diesel price surge: IPPBA warns

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) has warned that bus fares may need to increase by more than 10 percent following the latest national fuel price revision, IP... Read More


Bakery prices rise by Rs. 10 amid fuel cost surge

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Bakery product prices across the country are set to increase by Rs. 10 from midnight today, following rising production and distribution costs triggered by the recent fuel price... Read More


FR petition challenging Suresh Sallay's arrest and detention fixed for September

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A Fundamental Rights petition challenging the legality of the arrest and detention of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, in connection with the Ea... Read More


Three-wheeler fares increased after fuel price revision

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Three-wheeler fares have been increased following the recent government-announced fuel price revision. The Road Passenger Transport Authority of the Western Province said that ... Read More


Importers assure no hike in milk powder, wheat flour prices

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they will not ra... Read More