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Trishaw fares to rise by Rs.20 per km

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- In line with the Government's increase in petrol prices, the three-wheeler fare charged for the first kilometer will have to be increased by Rs.20, Rohana Perera, the National J... Read More


Eleven companies permitted to import, store and sell fuel in USD

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Government has granted permission to 11 companies holding storage licences to independently import, store, and sell fuel (including diesel and low/high-sulphur fuel) to spec... Read More


ADB President Masato Kanda here today

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a three day official visit to discuss long-term development cooperation.Geographic Referenc... Read More


Govt absorbing Rs.20 Bn monthly on fuel bill

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Subsidising Rs.100 per litre of diesel, Rs. 20 per litre of petrol Fuel price revisions unavoidable due Middle East tensions Safeguarding economic stability, minimising reliance... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 2 pm today

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm today, accordin... Read More


ADB President arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, e... Read More


Two pilots killed after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Two pilots have been killed after an Air Canada plane collided with a firefighting vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport, authorities say Port Authority Executive Director Ka... Read More


Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed as Director General of Data Protection Authority

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu has been appointed as the Director General of the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA) with effect from March 5, 2026, according to a media rel... Read More


Bread price increased by Rs. 10; other bakery products also rise

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Following recent increases in petrol and diesel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association announced that the price of a 45... Read More


Three-wheeler fares increased from today

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Road Passenger Transport Authority (RPTA) has revised three-wheeler fares in the Western Province with effect from today (23). The fare for the first kilometre has been inc... Read More