Lanka Sathosa had Rs. 22,000 million loss at end-2024, Minister says
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said state retailer Lanka Sathosa had accumulated losses of Rs. 22,000 million by the end of 2024.
Ella eatery fined Rs. 260,000 for overpriced water, expired drinks
Bandarawela Magistrate's Court fined an Ella eatery Rs. 260,000 after the Consumer Affairs Authority found overpriced bottled water and expired drinks.
TISL urges Government to withdraw Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka said the proposed counter-terrorism Bill could weaken fundamental rights and judicial oversight, and urged its withdrawal.
Kandy march for Gnanasara Thera reaches Presidential Secretariat
A march from Kandy demanding the release of jailed Bodu Bala Sena general secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara reached the Presidential Secretariat in…
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Sri Lanka and China discuss national AI computing centre
Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne and Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang discussed Chinese support for a proposed National Sovereign AI Computing Centre.
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Brent crude falls to $104.42 as US weighs easing sanctions
Oil prices fell by more than 1 percent on Thursday as investors weighed attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz against…
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Pathum Nissanka out of Pakistan ODI tri-series
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, with Lahiru Udara expected to replace him.
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Petrol-only cars fall below half of global sales
Petrol-only vehicles made up 49 percent of global new car sales in the first half of 2026, according to an analysis by…