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Jan 04 2023 January 4, 2023 April 6, 2026 2Comments 8:59 am
Kanchana Wijesekera

Public Utilities Commission misleading public on CEB profits – Minister

January 4, 2023 - 8:59 am

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) was misleading people by making false statements regarding the profit made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said in a Twitter message.

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Jan 04 2023 January 4, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:00 am
CEYPETCO - Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

Duty on Petrol and Diesel increased

January 4, 2023 - 6:00 am

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) announced on Tuesday (December 03) that the duty on Petrol and Diesel was increased.

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 1Comment 5:12 pm
White and brown eggs in a carton

Sri Lanka to import eggs – Local eggs manufacturers going to step away from the industry

January 3, 2023 - 5:12 pm

The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association warns that local producers would step away from the industry if the Government goes ahead with its decision to import eggs.

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:10 pm
Liquor and cigarettes

Sri Lanka increases Excise Duty on alcohol, cigarettes by 20%

January 3, 2023 - 5:10 pm

The Government of Sri Lanka announced that the excise duty on all varieties of liquor, wine and beer will be increased by 20% as of midnight today (January 03).

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:43 pm
Public transport bus in Colombo Sri Lanka

National Transport Commission working towards reducing bus fare prices

January 3, 2023 - 4:43 pm

Due to the price reduction of diesel on two occasions by Rs. 25, the amount that can be reduced in bus fares is currently being calculated, Director General of the National Transport Commission (NTC) Nilan Miranda said.

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:02 pm
Tourists arrive at Sri Lanka Airport

Sri Lanka records nearly 720,000 tourist arrivals in 2022

January 3, 2023 - 4:02 pm

A total of 719,978 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka as of 31 December 2022, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) noted.

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:30 am
Gemunu Wijeratne

No bus fare revision according to diesel price reduction – Gemunu

January 3, 2023 - 11:30 am

It is not possible to reduce bus fares considering the diesel price revision on yesterday (January 02), Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association said.

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Jan 03 2023 January 3, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:56 am
Community kitchen at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya temple in Sri Lanka

Community kitchen program to benefit 2500 families launched at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya temple

January 3, 2023 - 8:56 am

A community kitchen program based at the historic Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple was launched on Sunday (January 01) under the leadership of President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:15 pm
Lanka Auto Diesel

Sri Lanka reduces Diesel and Kerosene prices

January 2, 2023 - 9:15 pm

Prices of Diesel and Kerosene will be reduced in Sri Lanka with effect from midnight today (January 02).

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:00 pm
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron meets President Ranil in Colombo

January 2, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a personal visit to Sri Lanka, met Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (January 02).

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:20 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

President of Kelaniya University Students’ Union arrested

January 2, 2023 - 3:20 pm

The President of the Kelaniya University Students’ Union Kelum Mudannayake and a students’ union representative, Dilshan Harshana have been arrested by Thalangama Police.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:25 pm
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Let’s work together for a prosperous Sri Lanka – President

January 2, 2023 - 12:25 pm

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that no one can shirk their responsibilities for the country in the year 2023, which is a crucial year for the Sri Lankan economy.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:50 am
World’s largest container ship ’Ever Ace’ arrives at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka

HS codes for 142 new types of goods

January 2, 2023 - 9:50 am

The Government of Sri Lanka will introduce customs codes (HS Codes) for 142 new types of goods in the imports and exports sectors.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 2Comments 9:01 am
Sarath Fonseka

Sarath Fonseka makes a verbal blow at Sajith Premadasa

January 2, 2023 - 9:01 am

One cannot become a leader either by driving buses or by setting fire to buses, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:45 am
Kristalina Georgieva - IMF chief

Global economy faces tougher year in 2023, IMF chief warns

January 2, 2023 - 8:45 am

For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth – the United States, Europe and China – all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.

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Jan 02 2023 January 2, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:00 am
Keheliya Rambukwella

Drug shortage to be fully addressed by March – Health Minister

January 2, 2023 - 7:00 am

Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said he hopes to put an end to the medicinal drug shortage in the country in the first quarter of this year.

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