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Batticaloa Eatery Slapped with Massive Rs. 500,000 Fine for Overcharging on Water.

May 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM

A popular restaurant in Batticaloa faces a significant financial penalty after being caught selling bottled water above its official Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

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Batticaloa Eatery Slapped with Massive Rs. 500,000 Fine for Overcharging on Water

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Hidden Costs in Fuel Pricing Cast Doubt on Electricity Tariff Logic.

May 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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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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Train Vendor Slapped with Heavy Fine for Overcharging Water Passengers.

A canteen vendor aboard the Meenagaya train has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court for selling water bottles well above the government-mandated price.

April 29, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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Sri Lanka Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Bus Fare Hikes

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April 24, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Sri Lanka Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Bus Fare Hikes.

Sri Lankan authorities are taking strict action against bus operators charging above authorized fares, urging the public to report incidents via hotlines 118 or 119.

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NTC Cracks Down on Bus Fare Violations During New Year Festive Season.

April 19, 2026 at 3:37 AM

The National Transport Commission has penalized 80 bus operators for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday period following a series of island-wide inspections.

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NTC Cracks Down on Bus Fare Violations During New Year Festive Season

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NTC Launches Crackdown on Illegal Bus Operations and Fare Gouging.

April 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM

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NTC Cracks Down on Unauthorized Bus Operators Amid Festive Travel Rush.

April 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM

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NYC Administration Reaches $875,000 Settlement with HungryPanda Over 'Junk Fees'.

April 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing

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April 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing.

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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