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SHEIN AND TEMU TO INCREASE ONLINE PRODUCT PRICES

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Online retail giants Shein and Temu have announced plans to increase their product prices. The China-based retailers are making the move following the imposition of substantial... Read More


EXCISE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR EXPOSITION OF TOOTH RELIC

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will take place from tomorrow (18) to April 27. To ensure the safety and security of the devotees, the Excise Department, in collaborat... Read More


PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES RELIEF BENEFIT PLANS TO 400,000 NEW FAMILIES

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to provide relief benefits to an additional 400,000 families. He made this announcement while addressing a public meeting... Read More


GOLD PRICES SURGE AMID US-CHINA TRADE TENSIONS

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The global gold market has seen a record rise in prices due to the impact of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. Foreign reports indicate that the price ... Read More


MODI AND FINNISH PRESIDENT DISCUSS UKRAINE

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Indian media reports that a telephone discussion has taken place between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. It was primarily focused on ... Read More


SIX INJURED IN DIKOYA ROAD ACCIDENT

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Six individuals were injured and admitted to Dikoya Basic Hospital following a collision between a speeding three-wheeler and a private bus in Dikoya town on the Hatton-Maskeliy... Read More


5.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS OFF INDONESIA'S SULAWESI ISLAND

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale has occurred in the sea area off the coast of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Foreign reports indicate that the earthquake struck at... Read More


GOVPAY APP CAUSING LOSSES TO THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT; UNION

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Joint Postal Trade Union Front alleges that the GovPay application introduced by the government for services, including traffic fine payments, is causing a significant annua... Read More


GAMMANPILA SAYS NO CONNECTION ESTABLISHED BETWEEN PILLAYAN AND EASTER ATTACKS

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Centre for Society and Religion (CSR) claims that Sivanesathurai Santhirikanthan, also known as Pillaiyan, and his former media spokesperson, Azad Maulana, had connections w... Read More


SRI LANKA SEES INCREASE IN ACTIVE CREDIT CARD USAGE

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Sri Lanka has recorded an increase in active credit card usage, with Central Bank data indicating a rise of 1,770 active credit cards in February of this year. The total number... Read More