Cost of Living & Crisis
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50 articles shown“A USD 1 rise in the global price of oil per barrel translates into an LKR 2 increase locally — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Parliament”
“The Railway Department has deployed several special train services for the public returning to Colombo after visiting their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.”
“The concession was introduced as a short-term measure to ease access during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.”
“Special bus services have commenced today for the public returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays.”
“The Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in 21 districts.”
“Sri Lanka's fuel and electricity supply will continue without interruption despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”
“Nearly 2,000 raids were conducted between 1 and 12 April, during which over 12,000 shops were inspected.”
“Realistically, if you are now trying to get oil from the Middle East, you may be paying $140, $150.”
“The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign rose to Rs. 369,900, compared to Rs. 366,200 recorded last Friday.”
“Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 4,000”
“The SLTB recorded over Rs. 600 million in income between April 9 and yesterday, a record figure for the holiday period.”
“Steps have been taken to deploy additional buses to Colombo starting today (15), the National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced.”
The Meteorology Department issued a heat warning for six provinces and Monaragala district. The alert covers the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western, Eastern, and Southern regions. Heat stress risk is high across these areas.
“relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units”
Heat alert issued for 21 districts with caution level heat index warning for April 8.
“'Minister lying': Ajith Perera cites report showing power cuts”
Weather advisory for severe lightning in multiple districts and provinces.
“Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister”
“Cabinet approval has been granted for a special relief package for groups affected by the Middle East conflict”
“Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses”
Weather advisory about heat index reaching caution level in various provinces.
Weather information about sun position and movement patterns for April 7.
“The special Weekly Wednesday holiday granted for government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from Wednesday (8)”
“The Wednesday holiday had previously been introduced as part of temporary measures implemented in view of prevailing national requirements”
“he accused the government of failing to understand the hardships faced by ordinary citizens, noting that the sudden price hikes have placed millions under unbearable pressure”
Entertainment news about death of Sri Lankan-origin actress in India.
Weather advisory about severe lightning in 20 districts across Sri Lanka.
Weather information about sun position and movement patterns.
Cricket match report: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeats Chennai Super Kings in IPL.
Weather forecast for April 6, 2026 including showers and thunderstorms.
Article about Nuwara Eliya Spring Festival preparations and tourist activities.
“nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April”
Weather forecast from Department of Meteorology regarding sun position and heat index warnings.
“the price of a 12.5kg cylinder in the Colombo district has been increased by Rs. 1,070, raising the new price to Rs. 5,700”
“the price of a 12.5kg cylinder has been increased by Rs. 775 to Rs. 4,765”
“31 individuals have been arrested for illegally stockpiling fuel”
“Water supply to Padukka and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours”
“Sri Lanka's water problem is far more serious than it looks. It is worsening rapidly due to climate change”
“Sinopec increased the price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 per litre to Rs. 600”
“Litro and Laugfs have increased the prices of old stocks of domestic gas”
“prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets have been increased by Rs. 20”
“12.5kg domestic gas cylinder ranges from Rs. 4,765 in Colombo and Gampaha districts to Rs. 5,127.25 in Jaffna”
“12.5kg domestic gas cylinder ranges from Rs. 4,765 in Colombo and Gampaha districts to Rs. 5,127.25 in Jaffna”