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CPC makes profit on petrol but loses on diesel and kerosene

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit on petrol sales but incurring losses on diesel and kerosene under current retail prices, according to its pricing structur... Read More


Court of Appeal prevents police from arresting Tiran Alles and others

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Court of Appeal yesterday (30) issued a writ of prohibition preventing the police from arresting former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and directors of Ceylon Newspapers ... Read More


Open warrant issued for Gnanasara Thera

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Court of Appeal today issued an open warrant for the arrest of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera after he failed to appear before court for the second consecutive day in conn... Read More


IGP orders criminal probe into Colombo Port drug seizure

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a formal criminal investigation into alleged negligence and delays by poli... Read More


Child protection system to be strengthened through new laws, policies

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Government is taking steps to strengthen Sri Lanka's child protection system by integrating relevant institutions and introducing necessary policies and laws, Deputy Minister o... Read More


801 reusable plastic bottles seized in Pettah raid

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized 801 reusable plastic bottles during special raids conducted at trading establishments in the Pettah area. The bottles were taken in... Read More


Johnston: Government targeting opponents through legal action

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Head of Operations Johnston Fernando alleged that the Government was targeting those who oppose or challenge it through legal... Read More


Every child must have equal opportunity to realise their potential: President

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said every child should have equal and fair opportunities to realise their potential, pursue their dreams and shape the future they wish for them... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs goes paperless from today

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Customs will introduce a Paperless Customs Declaration Process from today (1), requiring all importers and declarants to submit customs declarations and relevant document... Read More


U.S. issues damning report on investment climate in Sri Lanka

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- In what appeared to be a damning report, the U.S. Department of State, in its latest report, says the country's investment climate remains challenging despite recovery from the 202... Read More