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LAUGFS consumers gasping for gas for months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- For nearly three months, customers have faced difficulties securing LAUGFS Gas cylinders, leaving households frustrated and placing additional pressure on distributors and dealer... Read More


Bread and bakery product prices increased by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The price of a 450g loaf of bread and other bakery products, including short eats, will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnight today (October 30), the All Ceylon Bakery ... Read More


TIN certificate mandatory for eight transactions from November 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Inland Revenue Department has announced that a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will be mandatory for eight specified transactions from November 1, 2026... Read More


SLBFE warns Korean language test applicants of SMS scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has warned applicants for the 2026 Korean Language Test against fraudulent SMS messages directing them to deposit money into fa... Read More


Cigarettes worth Rs. 677 million destroyed at Kerawalapitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Cigarettes valued at over Rs. 677 million, seized by Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) between April 22 and July 27, 2026, were destroyed at ... Read More


Medawachchiya elephant calf shows signs of recovery

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A six-year-old elephant calf that had been lying on the ground for several days due to a neurological disorder in the Wewalketiya area of Medawachchiya is showing signs of recove... Read More


Ailing elephant calf 'Thal-etaya' to be transferred to Udawalawe for treatment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Steps are being taken to transport an ailing elephant calf known as 'Thal-etaya' to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home for further medical treatment. The operation is being car... Read More


Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature of 15C

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Sri Lanka at 15.0C on Wednesday (October 28), according to the Department of Meteorology. Badulla recorded a minimum temp... Read More


Over 5,000 tonnes of battery acid dumped annually in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- More than one million tonnes of lead slag have reportedly accumulated across Sri Lanka, while over 5,000 tonnes of battery acid are allegedly dumped on the ground annually, raisi... Read More


Online booking mandatory for passport applicants from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Online appointment booking will be mandatory from tomorrow (29) for applicants seeking passports under both the one-day and normal service categories at regional offices of the D... Read More