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Sri Lanka extends special commodity levy on potatoes by four months

Minister of Finance said special commodity levy of 50 rupees on a kilo of potatoes is to be extended by four months

September 11, 2023 1 min read

Disappearing act by Keeri Samba amid Sri Lanka price controls, import curbs

“By today when Keeri Samba prices are to rise to Rs.280 to 285 the CAA will take steps to raid them.

September 6, 2023 3 min read

China’s Sinopec starts selling fuel Rs3 below state formula price

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has started selling diesel and petrol 3.00 rupees below price set by CPC.

August 31, 2023 1 min read

Lohia: General aims, Immediacy and Heretical Gandhism

Long-time Gandhi Acolyte Finds Gandhian Socialism the Only ’True’ Socialism.

August 18, 2023 18 min read
Sri Lanka consumers lack awareness, laws alone not enough: CAA

Consumer Affairs Authority says local buyers lack awareness compared to rest of the world

Sri Lanka to raise fines after high inflation

Old fines do not match the recent substantial rises in prices of goods and services, only small fines are made: Minister

Sri Lanka PM asks COPE to summon Litro Gas officials over distribution delay

Angry consumers have started street protests on a daily basis by blocking roads demanding cooking gas.

May 19, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka chicken and eggs in crisis as soft-peg hits feed

Vets warned that farmers are culling layer chicken due to the lack of feed

Mahadiya Hamza
March 24, 2022 3 min read

Cooking gas shortages in Sri Lanka to be resolved in 7-10 days: cabinet spokesman

According to reports, a 12.5kg domestic Laugfs gas cylinder price was increased by 1,359 rupees to 4,199.

Mahadiya Hamza
March 22, 2022 2 min read

Milk powder prices in Sri Lanka spike again

A 400g pack will be sold at 790 rupees while a 1kg pack will be sold at 1,945 rupees.

Chanka Jayasinghe
March 19, 2022 1 min read

Ceylon Fisheries Corporation, Uber join hands to deliver fish in Colombo

"We hope to expand to other cities in delivering quality seafood and seafood products at an affordable price."

Mahadiya Hamza
February 7, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Litro Gas chairman may be changed: sources

Litro has been in the midst of gas explosion controversy and shortages

Mahadiya Hamza and Chanka Jayasinghe
January 13, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka bakery owners warn of possible bread shortage

“People might not be able to buy bread even if they stand in queues,” said Jayawardena.

January 7, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Laugfs says unable to import cooking gas due to dollar shortage

"We are talking to all the banks, even Samurdhi banks, to see if they can give us dollars."

Mahadiya Hamza
January 3, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Litro gas to add 180,000 cooking gas cylinders to market

More than 800 cooking gas explosions have been recorded in Sri Lanka since October 2021.

Mahadiya Hamza
December 31, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka presidential probe on gas explosions contradicts previous official claims

"The cylinders, regulators, stoves, and other equipment have remained unchanged."

Shihar Aneez
December 22, 2021 4 min read
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Sri Lanka’s mysterious gas explosions become nobody’s baby

Priyangani’s grieving widower now has but one goal: to take both the government and the gas company to court.

December 18, 2021 8 min read
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Sri Lanka Court of Appeal orders LP gas companies to recall cylinders: report

The next writ hearing will be on January 26.

Mahadiya Hamza
December 17, 2021 1 min read

More cooking gas explosions in Sri Lanka; HRCSL calls stakeholder discussion

Human Rights Commissioner Nimal Karunasiri said the gas companies have also been invited to the discussion.

Chanka Jayasinghe
December 9, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka gas explosion probe says blame lies largely with faulty accessories

The committee urged the public to refrain from testing for gas leaks using unsafe methods.

Mahadiya Hamza
December 6, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka opp lawmaker accuses govt of representing interests of "rice mafia"

The MP also claimed that the current leadership’s image as a fearless doer has waned.

September 29, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s emergency regulations are to control food mafia: agriculture minister

“It is not a food shortage but a food mafia. The new emergency regulations are to control this mafia.”

September 6, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka to import Pakistan rice, establish mills after failed price stability efforts

Local consumers still pay higher prices amid rice shortage speculations.

August 18, 2021 2 min read

21-hour water cut in parts of Colombo on Saturday (10); plant capacities to be increased

Colombo  01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11 will see water supply interrupted for 21-hours from 9:00 AM Saturday (10).

Mahadiya Hamza
July 8, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka excise department contemplating a limited license for online liquor orders

The department has received requests from the industry, supermarket chains and consumers to permit online liquor orders

June 16, 2021 1 min read

Police nab gang repackaging expired jumbo peanuts

Police have nabbed a group repackaging expired packets of jumbo peanuts into packets with a new expiry date printed on t...

February 17, 2021 1 min read