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The Government has handed over the determining of prices of milk powder, gas, bread flour and cement to companies and are allowing black marketeers to control the Government, charged UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene. He said…

Laugfs Gas has also decided to increased the price of Laugfs gas cylinders. The price of a 12.5 kg Laugfs domestic gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 984 and the new price will be Rs. 2,840. The 5 kg mini cylinder has been…

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has been instructed by the Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident where a tourist who arrived in Sri Lanka had turned back…

Cement companies has decided to increased the price of a 50kg cement bag by Rs 93 and the new price is Rs. 1098. Meanwhile, the Prima and Serendib Company have increased the price of wheat flour by Rs. 10 per kg from today

The Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane arrives in Sri Lanka today (12) on a five-day goodwill tour. He is visiting Sri Lanka on the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, General…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of National Meteorological Department has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds. According to the advisory, "Wind speed can be increased up to 70 kmph in the sea area off south…

Domestic flights between the Jaffna International Airport (IATA code JAF) and the Ratmalana International Airport (RML) will resume soon, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Accordingly, plans are afoot to recommence the…

UNICEF commends the Government of Sri Lanka for its decision to reopen primary school grades 1-5 for in-person learning from 21st October and urges for swift steps towards a full resumption of all schools across the country, while…

The Presidential Task Force on Green Economy which provides solutions to climate change appointed by the President to combat climate change, has decided to focus on utilizing uncultivated land owned by plantation companies for about 25…

State universities are expected to resume physical classes next month after the completion of the youth vaccination program this month. UGC Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said discussions are on to reopen universities in…