Fuel prices revised
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has revised fuel prices with effect from July 31. Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane
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Spells of showers, fairly strong winds expected today
Several spells of showers are expected in parts of Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara
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At least 18 injured after bus falls down precipice in Watawala
At least 18 people were injured after a bus veered off the road and fell down a precipice on the
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State banks open today to facilitate opening of ‘Aswesuma’ bank accounts
The government has decided to keep state banks open today (Aug 01), despite it being a Poya Day, for the
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Central Banks publishes inaugural Monetary Policy Report
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) published its inaugural Monetary Policy Report (MPR) on Monday (July 31). The publication
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Arrival of Sinopec’s First Fuel Cargo and Expansion of Retail Operations
Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekara, announced that the first fuel cargo from Sinopec, a leading Chinese oil company,
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INS Khanjar departs concluding her official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar which arrived in Trincomalee on 29th July 2023 on a three day formal visit,
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Government Extends Welfare Benefits under “Aswesuma” Program
In a recent development, the Sri Lankan government has taken significant steps to expand welfare benefits to support vulnerable families
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Investigation into Alleged National Anthem Lyrics Mispronunciation
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced an expeditious investigation into the alleged
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Inflation Dropping Further– 6.3% in July. Food Inflation Dropped to Minus Level
The Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) inflation based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) decreased to single-digit 6.3% in July 2023, the
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