The Consumer Affairs Authority has launched a special programme of raids from March 20 ahead of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year to prevent unfair trade practices.
Manufacturers have assured that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolates, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May, following discussions with Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe.
The railway line between Nanu Oya and Ambewela, damaged by the recent disaster, will be restored without delay with full government support, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.
Preserving this unique environmental heritage and passing it on to future generations is a national responsibility entrusted to all - President
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Marshavin emphasised that Russia is prepared to support Sri Lanka in facing any challenges arising from the Middle East conflict.
Courts across Sri Lanka cleared decades of seized items, earning Rs. 952 million for the government in 2025. The items included vehicles, timber, sand, weapons, and prohibited substances.
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Hambantota International Port Group has taken steps to enhance operational efficiency at the Hambantota International Port.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Key Measures to Strengthen the Country’s Tourism Industry
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to February 2025, Chairman of the Export Development Board, Mangala Wijesinghe said.
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized narcotics with a street value exceeding Rs. 25 billion through its operations during the first three months of this year, according to Navy Spokesman Buddhika Sampath.
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the March allowance for senior citizens aged over 70 under the Aswesuma welfare benefits scheme has been credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts today (26).
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