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Sri Lanka Mandates Corporate Responsibility for Plastic Waste Management.

May 12, 2026 at 6:11 AM

Sri Lanka is introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) through new amendments to the Environmental Act, requiring manufacturers to manage and recycle their plastic packaging waste.

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Sri Lanka Mandates Corporate Responsibility for Plastic Waste Management

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Cabinet Moves to Amend Finance Business Act and Consumer Protection Laws.

May 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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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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The Ethics of Influencer 'Exposure': Are Demands for Freebies Damaging Small Businesses?

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April 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM

The Ethics of Influencer 'Exposure': Are Demands for Freebies Damaging Small Businesses?.

An exploration of the growing controversy surrounding social media influencers demanding free products from small businesses in exchange for 'exposure' and the ethical implications of this practice.

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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

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

March 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM

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