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Sri Lanka Imposes 50% Duty Surcharge on Vehicle Imports to Protect Forex Reserves.
May 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Sri Lanka has introduced a 50% customs duty surcharge on vehicle imports for three months to mitigate the rapid depletion of foreign currency reserves amid surging import bills and global oil price volatility.
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New Audit Report Scrutinizes Coal Procurement Processes for Norochcholai Power Plant.
April 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
A recently published audit report examines the procurement practices of the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant, highlighting ongoing concerns over quality standards and supply chain management for the 2025/2026 period.
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Namal Rajapaksa Accuses President of Shielding Those Involved in Coal Procurement Irregularities.
April 3, 2026 at 12:13 AM
SLPP leader Namal Rajapaksa has publicly accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of protecting individuals allegedly involved in a multi-billion rupee coal procurement scam, as environmental concerns grow over the quality of fuel imported for the Norochcholai power plant.











