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Local vegetable prices remain high amid inclement weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Local vegetable prices continue to remain high, mainly due to inclement weather. At the Keppetipola Economic Centre, a major wholesale distribution hub for up-country vegetables,... Read More


Bus and school van fares to remain unchanged despite fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The relevant transport service provider associations have stated that bus fares and school van charges will not be revised in line with the increase in fuel prices. However, thre... Read More


At least 11 vehicles damaged in lightning-triggered fire

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- At least 11 imported motor vehicles sustained damage after a lightning strike hit a vehicle storage yard at the Hambantota Port premises. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfal... Read More


Fitch upgrades ratings of three Sri Lankan banks, revises outlooks on others

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Bank of Ceylon, People's Bank and Commercial Bank of Ceylon following a recalibration of Sri Lanka's national rating s... Read More


Visa rejections leave Sri Lankan woman trapped in Cook Islands

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- When Ruchira Ranasingha left Sri Lanka almost a decade ago, she could never have imagined she would end up stranded on a tiny archipelago in the South Pacific. The 50-year-old ha... Read More


One-year-old girl dies after falling into fish tank

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A one-year-and-four-month-old girl died yesterday (31) after falling into a fish tank outside a house in the Kottanthivu area, within the Udappuwa Police Division. Police said th... Read More


Lightning strike identified as cause of Hambantota Port fire

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Port Police say a lightning strike amid heavy rain caused the fire that broke out at a yard used to park imported vehicles at the Hambantota Port terminal last night (31). Severa... Read More


CAA detects 98 suspected violations in nationwide vehicle lubricant inspections

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has detected 98 suspected legal violations during special inspections conducted from October 27 to 30 at businesses selling engine oil, gear o... Read More


Essential economic policies must be implemented regardless of public opinion - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed that essential economic policies must be implemented regardless of whether they are popular or unpopular w... Read More


Over 21,000 people affected by adverse weather and cyclonic storm Arnab

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- More than 21,000 people from 5,800 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Cent... Read More