Srilanka, July 31 -- An establishment operating a mobile canteen unit on a train running from Kankesanthurai to Colombo has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled drinking water at a price above the prescribed maximum retail price.



The case was filed before the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court by investigation officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) attached to the Anuradhapura District.



During a special raid conducted in the Anuradhapura area on July 9, 2026, officers found that a 1,000ml bottle of drinking water, which carried a maximum retail price of Rs. 120, was being sold for Rs. 150.



Accordingly, legal action was instituted against the relevant establishment for violating Order No. 96 issued under the Consu...