Consumer Affairs Authority seizes 1,140 PVC pipes lacking SLS mark
The Consumer Affairs Authority seized 1,140 PVC pipes and fittings without the mandatory SLS mark in 87 raids across 20 districts.
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IMF reaches preliminary deal to release $345 million for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka that would allow it to draw about $345 million from…
Philippines fines six firms $28 million over onion cartel
The Philippine Competition Commission fined six onion importers and storage and shipping firms 1.76 billion pesos for the 2022 price surge.
US announces $17 million digital upgrade for Colombo Port
The United States will fund a US$ 17 million project to digitise operations at the Port of Colombo, the US Embassy in…
SriLankan Airlines extends Riyadh and Dammam flight suspension to 24 October
SriLankan Airlines said flights between Colombo and the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam stay suspended until 24 October because of the…
Sri Lanka plans World Bank-backed global tourism campaign
The Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ministry met officials and consultants to advance a World Bank-supported international destination marketing campaign.
Sri Lanka seeks EU investment for SMEs and startups
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe asked a senior European Commission official on Thursday for EU investment in Sri Lankan small businesses and startup…
World Bank to launch AgriConnect Sri Lanka on 30 October
The World Bank Group will launch the AgriConnect Sri Lanka programme on 30 October at TRACE Expert City, with Sri Lanka the…
Airline body discusses rising costs and airport upgrades
The Board of Airline Representatives Sri Lanka met in Colombo to discuss operating costs, ground handling and airport infrastructure.
Solar industry urges repeal of Net Plus rooftop rule
Sri Lanka's solar industry has asked the government to revoke a 11 September Energy Ministry circular that ends Net Metering for new…