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Wholesale prices of 3 imported goods, slashed

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1 year ago

March 14, 2024

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Importers say that the wholesale prices of imported white sugar, wheat flour and dhal have been slashed.

According to them, the wholesale price of a while sugar kilo has been slashed from Rs. 300 to 265. The wholesale price of a wheat flour kilo has been dropped to Rs. 175 from Rs. 190 while a the wholesale price of a dhal kilo has been dropped to Rs, 285 from Rs. 350.

Noting that they have sufficient stocks, importers say that they will have no issue in providing an amply supply during the upcoming festive season.

However, it is noted that despite the slashing of wholesale prices, retail prices at certain places remain the same.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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55 minutes ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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4 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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4 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.