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Egg prices increased from today

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The selling price of a white egg is increased to Rs. 41 and a red egg to Rs. 42 from today (20), according to the All Island Egg Producers Association. The chairman of the assoc... Read More


Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne's funeral to be held today

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The funeral of former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne, who died of gunshot wounds, is scheduled to take place today (20) at the Borella General Cemetery with full ... Read More


Man dies after being hit by train near Bambalapitiya railway station

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A person died after being hit by a train near the Bambalapitiya railway station. Bambalapitiya Police initiated investigations upon receiving information that this individual wa... Read More


Rain and gusty winds forecast across island

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The Several Department of Meteorology forecasts showers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Sh... Read More


Motorists advised to exit at Welipenna amid Expressway bus fire

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A heavy traffic jam arose at present on the lane operating from Kottawa towards Galle following a sudden fire on a passenger transport bus between the Welipenna and Kurundugahahe... Read More


Only 13% of containers underwent intrusive Customs inspections

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Only 13 percent of containers were selected for intrusive examination by Sri Lanka Customs in the first quarter of 2026, though 22 percent of all containers processed through the... Read More


SL-Vietnam to boost travel with joint tourism package

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A joint tourism package is set to be introduced by Sri Lanka and Vietnam following the launch of direct flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Diesel power generation set to drop sharply by end 2027

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Diesel-fired electricity generation is expected to be significantly reduced before the end of 2027 by integrating large-scale battery energy storage into the national grid, Natio... Read More


Legal action against liquor firms over unpaid taxes

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Steps taken to file lawsuits before the District Court to recover unpaid taxes from liquor manufacturing companies that have defaulted on tax payments, the Attorney General infor... Read More


Egg prices increase from today

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The selling price of a white egg is increased to Rs. 41 and a red egg to Rs. 42 from today (20), according to the All Island Egg Producers Association. The chairman of the assoc... Read More