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Crime LNP - Bread prices likely to increase by Rs.10: Bakery Owners’
If the government does not take action to control the wheat flour price hike, the price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs.10, the All Ceylon Bakery…
Crime LNP - DMT resumes services today at Narahenpita, Werahera
The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) has resumed its services at the Narahenpita main office and at the Werahera branch from today, DMT Commissioner General…
Crime LNP - Trade Minister rebuffs demand for price hike for milk powder
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana yesterday ruled out the possibility to grant approval for a price hike of imported milk powder because it would add to the…
Crime LNP - Dreaded Delta variant reported from Kahathuduwa
The Indian variant known as Delta has been detected from a resident in Relawala Grama Niladhari Division, Jayaliyagama in Kahathuduwa, the Health officials…
Crime LNP - Price of LP Gas will not be increased: Amaraweera
The members of the committee which was appointed to investigate the price of LP gas today decided not to increase the domestic gas prices, Environment Minister…
Crime LNP - Suspected Delta variant COVID case detected in Madiwala
The Indian variant of COVID-19 known as Delta is reportedly found in the Pragathipura area in Madiwela, health officials said. The sample of a patient…
Crime LNP - You can now apply for your CRIB REPORT through NDB NEOS as NDB Takes another Giant Step in Digitalisation
NDB Bank becomes the first player in the banking industry to tie up with the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) in order to create a hassle free and convenient…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka ship fire caused ’significant damage to planet’, says UN office
The United Nations representative in Sri Lanka said the sinking of a container ship that caught fire while transporting chemicals off the capital Colombo has…
Crime LNP - Maximum retail price imposed on coconuts removed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued an extraordinary gazette removing the maximum retail price imposed on coconuts based on the circumference. The…
Crime LNP - Govt. not in a position to increase gas price at this juncture: Amaraweera
The President and members of the committee appointed to investigate the price of LP gas are on a common stance not to raise domestic gas prices at this…
Crime LNP - Delivery services: Moves to break monopoly
Steps are being taken to establish an equal playing field for delivery services in Sri Lanka which is currently being dominated by Uber and Pickme. Extensive…
Crime LNP - Cabinet sub- committee on cost of living decides on fuel price revision: Minister
The Cabinet sub-committee on the cost of living has decided to revise fuel prices and the date of the fuel price revision will be announced very soon, Energy…
Crime LNP - Regulation soon to contain errant practices in rice trading
In a move to control the errant practices in rice trading, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane to issue a gazette…
Crime LNP - 101 more COVID-19 deaths reported, highest single day tally
The COVID-19 death toll in the country surpassed the 2,000 mark with 101 more fatalities being reported, the Epidemiology Unit said. This is the highest number…
Crime LNP - Ship operators say no confirmed reports of oil spill
X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship X-Press Pearl insisted that there were no confirmed reports of oil spillage from the ship as of last evening.…
Crime LNP - Food delivery services to be regulated
Steps are being taken to regulate food delivery services operating in Sri Lanka, including popular mobile app based services Uber and PickMe. The move comes…
Crime LNP - Highest single-day COVID-19 deaths reported
A total of 67 more COVID-19 related fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services recording the highest single-day tally. According to…
Crime LNP - New method for essential service vehicles from tomorrow
Steps will be taken to introduce another special sticker for vehicles operating during the traffic restrictions for essential services from tomorrow (7),…
Crime LNP - SMS service to administer second dose of Sinopharm: CMC
An SMS service will be launched informing the public details of administering the second doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines in the Colombo Muncilipity area,…
Crime LNP - Minister denies reports of ordering bus carrying model Piumi, others to return
Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara today denied reports that he ordered the bus transporting 14 persons including model Piumi Hansamali who had…
Crime LNP - China gives one dose of Sinopharm vaccine at higher price to Sri Lanka?
Responding to reports that China has given one dose of Sinopharm vaccine at a higher price ($15) to Sri Lanka than it has given to Bangladesh ($10),…
Crime LNP - Three impersonators as doctors arrested for driving in Colombo
Three persons, who had impersonated themselves as doctors, were arrested in Colombo while driving their cars despite the prohibition of vehicular…
Crime LNP - EPF dept. makes arrangement to provide services remotely
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that the Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) Department has made arrangements to provide services remotely and…
Crime LNP - Hotline introduced for inquiries on essential services
A hotline number 1965 has been introduced for the public to inquire about essential services that are in operation during the travel restrictions. The…