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Wheat flour price increased by Rs. 13

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The price of wheat flour has been increased by Rs. 13.00 per kilogram with immediate effect, according to company sources. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permissio... Read More


Motorcycle stolen by suspects following shooting in Moratuwa recovered in Piliyandala

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Police have recovered a motorcycle stolen by gunmen who fled after shooting dead a restaurant owner in Soysapura, Moratuwa last evening (20). The shooting occurred at around 8.30... Read More


Sri Lanka's overall inflation remains unchanged at 8.1% in September

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, remained unchanged at 8.1% in September 2026, according ... Read More


Dilith Jayaweera seeks adjournment debate on treatment of Thai Deputy PM during Sri Lanka visit

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has requested an adjournment debate in Parliament over the treatment of Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun during her visit to Sri... Read More


Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Romania for bilateral consultations

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, from today (21) to 26 October 2026, t... Read More


Eight-hour water cut in several areas in Anuradhapura tomorrow

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption in several areas of Anuradhapura tomorrow (22), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p... Read More


CAA launches island wide raids over wheat flour price hike

Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched islandwide raids against the sale of wheat flour at increased prices following an unauthorized Rs. 13 price hike, CAA Chairman He... Read More


Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris arrives at Bribery Commission

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago, following a notice requesting him ... Read More


13-member committee appointed to oversee National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025-2029

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- According to the decision arrived at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, a 13-member committee has been nominated, chaired by the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, tasked wit... Read More


SC to hear petitions challenging Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill today

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- The petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government, are scheduled to be taken up for hearing... Read More