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CEB records Rs. 38.7 billion loss

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reported a financial loss of Rs. 38.7 billion for the year 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The Annual Economic Review... Read More


Ceylon golden pineapple moves toward GI status

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka initiated the local registration process for Geographical Indication (GI) status for the Ceylon golden pineapple through the National Intellectual Property Office (NIP... Read More


New customs regulations for e-commerce goods under development

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka Customs started drafting new regulations to oversee the clearance of e-commerce goods, which will eventually be gazetted by the Minister of Finance. Customs Media Spo... Read More


Train drivers withdraw from operating faulty locomotives

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Locomotive drivers are withdrawing from operating trains with technical defects, according to the Locomotive Operating Engineers' Association. Convener Indika Dodangoda stated ... Read More


Showers in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Showers are likely at some places in Southern pro... Read More


MP Archchuna allegedly threatens women with firearm

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna allegedly threatened two women with a firearm in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna. A land dispute reportedly triggered the incident, wit... Read More


Police uncover new digital scam targeting bank accounts

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The police managed to uncover information regarding a new digital racket used to rob bank accounts. If anyone falls victim to such a fraud, the police advise immediately suspend... Read More


22 monks arrested with Rs. 1.1 billion drug haul at airport

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Police Narcotic Bureau officials at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested 22 monks for smuggling a stock of "Kush" and "Hashish" valued at over Rs. 1.1 billion from Thaila... Read More


Afternoon showers expected across the island

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Rain or thundershowers may occur in several provinces of the island during the afternoon today (26), according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology. Thundershowe... Read More


High-tech medical equipment inaugurated at Kandy National Hospital

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Two advanced medical machines valued at 425 million rupees were recently handed over to the Kandy National Hospital as part of a planned program to enhance health service resour... Read More