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Prices of essential goods to be increased by Rs.4-5!

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2 years ago

April 24, 2023

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The price of imported essential goods may increase by Rs.4-5 per kilo from May 1 since the local importers will have to pay the THC (Terminal Handling Charges) which was earlier paid by the shipping companies located in the country where the goods are produced, the Essential Foods Importers’ Association said.

Its Spokesman Nihal Seneviratne said these fees were collected from the goods producing countries since 2012, but this system has been abolished by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

He said that the removal of these tariffs will not only affect the importers but also the exports.

Mr. Seneviratne said the importers and the officials of the Chambers of Commerce were scheduled to meet the President on April 19, but it was canceled at the last moment. He said that they hope to meet the President in the near future.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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15 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.