Tomatoes hit Rs. 650 a kilogram as rain pushes up vegetable prices
Wholesale prices of tomatoes, capsicum and cabbage have jumped in a week amid rainy weather, and a market trader expects further increases…
Business
Licensed private banks fall under RTI Act, Commission rules
The RTI Commission ruled that a private bank licensed by the Central Bank's Monetary Board is a public authority under the Right…
Audit finds no system to track used EV batteries as registrations pass 100,000
The National Audit Office says Sri Lanka has weak EV regulation and no way to track or recycle used batteries, as registered…
Exports hit US$ 13.6 billion in nine months, with September up 17 percent
Sri Lanka's exports reached US$ 13.61 billion in January to September 2026, up 5.04 percent, with September alone rising 17.23 percent.
Fake dating apps used to steal banking details, police warn
Police warn scammers on Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram are tricking people into installing malicious APK files that steal online banking logins.
CPC weighs fuel price hike as LIOC, Sinopec and RM Parks cut back supplies
The CPC is considering raising fuel prices after LIOC, Sinopec and RM Parks, which handle 45 percent of fuel, limited their operations.
President: 34 state institutions to be closed to cut spending
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Finance Ministry has finalised the closure of 34 state institutions to cut public expenditure.
Power restrictions end as Norochcholai Unit 2 returns to full 270 MW
The National System Operator said demand management measures end from 22 October after Lakvijaya Unit 2 returned to full capacity.
Hayleys tops LMD 100 again; John Keells jumps to second
Hayleys kept first place in the LMD 100 for a third year, and John Keells rose from fifth to second as listed…
CAA raids begin after Rs. 13 wheat flour price rise
The Consumer Affairs Authority has started islandwide raids after wheat flour prices rose by Rs. 13 without notice to the authority.