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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


Applications called for memberships in National Police Commission

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Applications were called from qualified individuals by the Constitutional Council to recommend candidates for existing and upcoming vacancies in the member positions of the Natio... Read More


Army corporal dies in tragic collision

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An army Corporal tragically died on the spot in a fatal road incident where a motorcycle collided with a SLTB bus near the Paramakanda junction close to Anamaduwa town, according... Read More


Damaged Nawalapitiya-Kandy train services to resume before end of year

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Train operations from Nawalapitiya to Kandy will be able to resume before the end of this year after the reconstruction of the Nawalapitiya to Gampola section of the Upcountry ra... Read More


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