Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
2026-04-06
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets haveContinue Reading
Medicine prices likely to rise amid rising import & production costs
2026-03-25
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has warned of a possible increase in medicine prices, citing rising foreign exchange rates,Continue Reading
Oil prices tumble back below $100 on ceasefire optimism
2026-03-25
Oil prices fell sharply in early asian trade on Wednesday, with both major benchmarks dropping more than 5% as tradersContinue Reading
Cement companies increase prices
2026-03-24
Cement companies have taken steps to increase prices, marking a fresh burden on the construction industry. Local manufacturers announced thatContinue Reading
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop Rs. 29,000 in three days
2026-03-21
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline over the past three days, in line with the globalContinue Reading
Oil prices hit $112 as Iran expands strikes on Gulf energy sites
2026-03-19
Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday as the Middle East conflict continued to escalate and energyContinue Reading
Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
2026-03-10
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as U.S. President Donald TrumpContinue Reading
Gold smashes new record of $4,600
2026-01-12
Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirlContinue Reading
Gold price drops below Rs. 300,000 in Sri Lanka
2025-10-28
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has dropped below the Rs. 300,000 mark compared to recent weeks, it wasContinue Reading
Oil surges 5% after US sanctions Russian firms Rosneft, Lukoil
2025-10-24
Oil prices surged around 5% to a two-week high on Thursday after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliersContinue Reading
New Vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka amid low demand
2025-10-21
Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 1 million to Rs. 1.5 million in recent weeks, according toContinue Reading
Gold in Sri Lanka : New record price
2025-10-17
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000 for the first time. According toContinue Reading
International gold prices hit a record high
2025-10-07
International gold prices extended their upward trend during the Asian trading session on Monday, breaking through the $3,900-per-ounce barrier forContinue Reading
Starlink in Sri Lanka : Here’s how much it costs and how to order
2025-07-02
Starlink, the satellite internet service by billionaire businessman Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now officially available in Sri Lanka, with ordersContinue Reading
Israel-Iran ceasefire : Oil prices tumble to over one-week lows
2025-06-24
Oil prices fell sharply to their lowest in more than a week on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump saidContinue Reading
Oil prices rise further as Israel-Iran war enters fourth day
2025-06-16
Oil prices extended gains Monday as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatenedContinue Reading
Parliament approves revisions to prices of meals for parliamentary staff
2025-05-26
The Parliamentary House Committee has decided to revise the rates charged for meals for Executive Grade Officers and Non-Executive StaffContinue Reading
Gold prices down locally and globally
2025-05-14
Gold prices declined significantly, both globally and in Sri Lanka, following a temporary easing in trade tensions between the UnitedContinue Reading