Vegetable prices surge across the country
The prices of vegetables have risen sharply in several economic centers this week compared to the previous week, causing concerns among consumers and traders alike.
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Customs clear 75,000 MT of imported rice
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December 29, 2024
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The Sri Lanka Customs have cleared 75,000 metric tons of imported rice as of December 29, following the government’s move to allow rice imports without permits.
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Gazette issued stipulating maximum prices for canned fish
A Gazette notification has been issued stipulating the maximum retail prices for canned fish.
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Driving Sri Lanka’s future: How Ministry of Digital Economy can transform nation
A Ministry of Digital Economy could drive the expansion of e-governance, enabling citizens to access essential services like tax payments, business registrations, and public procurement online
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Special programme introduced to promote digital payments
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced the introduction of a special programme to promote digital payments.
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Sharp increase in financial frauds during festive season: SLCERT
An organized group is once again deceiving the public on a large scale, as evidenced by a sharp increase in financial fraud complaints during the Christmas and New Year season,
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Coconut likely to become an “essential commodity”
Coconut industry-based authorities are looking at the possibility of imposing the “essential commodity” tag on coconuts in a bid to contain prices at levels as indicated by the government.
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Central Bank imposes fine of Rs 2million on Indian Bank
Public sector lender Indian Bank Ltd. said the financial intelligence unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 2 million (INR 5.85 lakh) on the bank for failing to comply with the provisions of Sri Lanka’s Financial Transactions Reporting Act. The penalty pertains to non-conformity with the regulatory framework under the FTRA …
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Tourist Arrivals Exceed 2 Million After 5 Years
The 2,000,000th tourist for 2024 arrived today at 10:49 AM at the Bandaranaike International Airport on flight UL 403 from Bangkok.
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Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US $14 Billion amid Mixed Sectoral Growth
Sri Lanka’s export sector achieved significant milestones in the first 11 months of 2024, with total export earnings crossing $14.78 billion, reflecting a 6.44% year-on-year (YoY) growth.
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