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80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Nearly 80 million people die globally each year due to the use of tobacco products, the Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), Specialist Dr. Ananda R... Read More


Two killed in 'suspicious' Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said. An explosion was reported at a residential address in ... Read More


Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of bill... Read More


Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Prasad Manange, the President of the Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the conti... Read More


Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Comprehensive investigations are currently underway into an incident in which US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance was allegedly misappropriated by a group of frauds... Read More


Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Amid rising fuel prices, the National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers' Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares, its Secretary L.... Read More


No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). Speaking at a media briefing today, the Chairman of the Lanka Pr... Read More


Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers raise concerns

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Farmers have raised concerns over a sharp increase in transport charges for the transportation of fertilizer for the Yala season. They claim that the fee previously levied at Rs. ... Read More


VAT amendments to take effect from July 1

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Gazette containing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which will come into effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Deve... Read More


School transport fares likely to increase due to fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The All-Island School Children Transportation Association says that with the recent revision in fuel prices, particularly the increase in diesel, school transport fares will also h... Read More