People will only benefit from lowering diesel prices, not the price of petrol, several other organizations, including the All Ceylon Inter-Provincial School Van Transporters Association said.

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) today said that they are unable to reduce the taxi fares due to mythe recent price reduction of petrol.

The prices of several brands of liquor and cigarettes have been increased with effect from midnight yesterday (October 1).

King Charles is to meet the British-based Sri Lankan community in his first public engagement.

Lanka Private Bus Owners Association President Gemunu Wijeratne said that everything from public transport depends on diesel and the inflation rate which is now at 70% could be brought down if diesel prices are reduced.

Whilst stating that it is not possible to convert Sri Lanka’s primary deficit to a surplus within three years, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP and Chairman of Public Finance Committee Dr. Harsha de Silva said he had invited all members of Parliamen

The government has taken measures to waive duties imposed on five imported raw materials for locally produced sanitary napkins in order to make hygiene products more affordable in view of ensuring hygiene among women and school girls. In addition, it

The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance (SLTA) has launched a Destination Marketing campaign to drive winter bookings and increase the visibility of the country through a number of different mechanisms.

There is no truth in the reports spread through social media that the salary of government employees will be curtailed from next month, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa yesterday. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea wat

An agreement was signed between Public Administration Ministry and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of the people of Central and Uva Provinces those who affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

LPopular Sri Lankan actor Darshan Dharmaraj passed away at the age of 41 this morning, hospital sources said.

A 29-year-old woman was shot dead in a shooting by police at Danowita in Gampaha this morning

At least 127 people have died in a stampede at an Indonesian football match after police tear-gassed rioting supporters, officials say.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe revoking the order issued declaring the High Security Zones.

The third coal power plant in Norochcholai has been fixed and connected back to the national grid, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

A young couple burnt to death due to a fire that broke out in a room of the house at Nediyakadu in ​​Velvettithurai today, police said.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced the retail prices of petrol from midnight today.

In view to distilling, marketing, distributing and selling fake or bootleg liquor, other than the genuinely distilled and marketed alcoholic beverages, the Excise Department has introduced a new mobile application to identify the original status of t

A fuel price revision for the first quarter of this month to be made today, the power and energy ministry had earlier announced.

Measures have been taken to provide a balanced meal at the expense of the government and as an initial step, a nutritious meal for 1,080,000 schoolchildren prior to the reopening of schools, is already in progress, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said

If the Power and Energy Ministry allows another ten more litres of fuel for three-wheelers, three wheeler fares would be brought down, All Island three-wheeler Drivers’ and Owners’ Association President Sudhil Jayaruk said.

Prices of bakery products may go up again after the Social Security Contribution Tax comes to force today, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

The Social Security Contribution Tax will come into force from today on importers, manufacturers, service providers, wholesalers, and retailers whose total turnover exceeds Rs. 120 million per annum.

Addressing a programme organized by Bharat Vikas Manch, an organization associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), chief Mohan Bhagwat said that it was only India that helped Sri Lanka and Maldives when these countries were in distress wh

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his delegation arrived at Katunayake Airport last night (September 30) after winding up their official visits to Japan and the Philippines, the duty officer in charge of the airport said.

Sri Lanka is expected to witness an increase in demand for beer going forward, as the high cost of living coupled with soaring inflation makes it a more affordable option, Fitch Ratings said.

The exaggerated negative portrayal of the current situation in Sri Lanka is taxing the hard-hit tourism sector, making it increasingly difficult to move towards the path of revival.

Inflation in capital Colombo, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), rose to 69.8 percent in September, from 64.3 percent in August, as the crisis-struck nation continues to battle with exorbitant pri

Sri Lanka Legends beat West Indies Legends by 14 runs in the semi-finals of the Road Safety World Series. Ishan Jayaratne and Nuwan Kulasekara starred as Sri Lanka Legends moved to the finals.