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Flour-based food prices to rise by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The All Island Canteen Owners' Association decided to increase the prices of flour-based foods, including roti, paratha, and short eats, by Rs. 5. Accordingly, the association m... Read More


Dry weather may affect next year's coconut yield

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Coconut Research Institute states that coconut yield in the coming year may be affected due to the prevailing dry weather. Its chairman, Professor Ajith Jayaweera, stated that i... Read More


Prima and Serendib hike wheat flour price

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Prima Company and Serendib Company increased the price of a kilogram of wheat flour by 17 rupees. The companies state that the relevant price increase is effective from today (2... Read More


High temperatures expected in 10 districts today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology states that although rainy weather prevails in the south-western parts of the island, a temperature felt on the human body may prevail in 10 distric... Read More


Buying furniture for your home? Royaloak's Founder shares 7 mistakes to avoid

India, Aug. 29 -- Buying a sofa or bed is rarely an impulse purchase. These are pieces that can stay in your home for years, which means getting the size, material, comfort and functionality right mat... Read More


Zara Tanzania Adventures wins sixth consecutive Africa adventure tourism award

TANZANIA, Aug. 29 -- ZARA Tanzania Adventures has been named Africas Leading Adventure Tour Operator at the 2026 World Travel Awards, securing its sixth consecutive continental title as the locally ow... Read More


Police fire shots at car after driver ignores orders to stop

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Police have opened fire at a car after its driver allegedly failed to obey police orders to stop at a roadblock in the Nawala area. Police said the vehicle was being checked fol... Read More


GMOA warns of action against attempts to create divisions among doctors

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) says it will take further action against what it describes as political agendas aimed at creating conflicts among different ca... Read More


Sri Lanka monitors Iranian tankers anchored near Exclusive Economic Zone

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Sri Lankan government says it is closely monitoring a flotilla of state-owned Iranian fuel tankers anchored near the edge of the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. Reports f... Read More


Only 9,699 dengue cases reported so far this month

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- A total of 9,699 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this month. According to the latest figures, 29,962 dengue cases were reported in July, while 21,533 cases w... Read More