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CAA Cracks Down on Rice Price Violations at Bokundara Economic Centre.

May 2, 2026 at 8:43 AM

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched intensified islandwide raids against traders selling rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP), leading to the detection of a violator at the Bokundara Economic Centre.

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CAA Cracks Down on Rice Price Violations at Bokundara Economic Centre

Local News

Colombo Shopping Mall Eatery Faces Massive Fine for Price Gouging.

A Colombo 04 shopping mall restaurant was fined Rs. 500,000 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for selling bottled water above the government-regulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) following a Consumer Affairs Authority raid.

April 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM

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Business

Navigating Tariff Refunds: A Small Business Perspective on Recent Legal Shifts.

Dame Products cofounder Alexandra Fine discusses the challenges of navigating US tariff policies, the impact of surcharges on consumer behavior, and the ongoing process of seeking refunds after recent Supreme Court rulings.

April 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM

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Business

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The Hidden Costs of the 'Annoyance Economy': How Deliberate Friction Shapes Modern Business.

April 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM

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Strict Regulatory Action Taken Against Hundreds of Traders Over Food Safety Violations

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April 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Strict Regulatory Action Taken Against Hundreds of Traders Over Food Safety Violations.

Public Health Inspectors have launched widespread inspections, resulting in legal action against over 400 traders for selling unhygienic and expired food items during the festive period.

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Local News

Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing.

April 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a restaurant chain outlet in Kandy after receiving a consumer complaint regarding the sale of bottled water above the government-controlled price.

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Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing

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Technology

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The Hidden Cost of the 'Annoyance Economy': Why Companies Want You to Give Up.

April 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM

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Economy

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The True Cost of Protectionism: Analyzing One Year of Sweeping US Tariffs.

April 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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Economy

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The Economic Toll: Analyzing the Real Cost of US Tariff Policies.

April 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM

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Anthropic's Claude Sees Record Surge in Paid Consumer Subscribers

Technology•

March 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM

Anthropic's Claude Sees Record Surge in Paid Consumer Subscribers.

Recent transaction data reveals a significant increase in paid subscribers for Anthropic's AI, Claude, driven by high-profile marketing and product performance.

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