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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
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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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Colombo Retailer Hit with Heavy Fine for Price Gouging on Essential Rice
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Colombo Retailer Hit with Heavy Fine for Price Gouging on Essential Rice.

April 29, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Business
Major Retail Shakeup: Iconic Brands Navigate Bankruptcy Amid 2026 Economic Pressures
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Major Retail Shakeup: Iconic Brands Navigate Bankruptcy Amid 2026 Economic Pressures.

April 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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UK Retail Activity Sees Surprise Growth Amid Fuel Price Volatility
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April 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM

UK Retail Activity Sees Surprise Growth Amid Fuel Price Volatility.

UK retail sales grew by 0.7% in March, surpassing economist expectations, as consumers accelerated fuel purchases due to rising global prices triggered by Middle East tensions.

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Technology

The Strategic Convergence: How Walmart and Amazon are Mimicking Each Other to Dominate Retail.

April 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Walmart and Amazon are increasingly adopting each other's core business strategies. Walmart is utilizing its physical stores to boost e-commerce delivery speeds, while Amazon is expanding its physical footprint to challenge Walmart's dominance in local retail.

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The Strategic Convergence: How Walmart and Amazon are Mimicking Each Other to Dominate Retail
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Suspect Apprehended Following Drugging and High-Value Theft on Public Transport
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Suspect Apprehended Following Drugging and High-Value Theft on Public Transport.

April 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Major Criminal Syndicate Dismantled: Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Exposed.

Police have arrested eight members of an organized crime syndicate involved in a sophisticated scam selling and subsequently stealing illegally assembled luxury vehicles. Investigations suggest nearly 100 vehicles were targeted, with 25 already recovered.

April 7, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing
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Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing.

April 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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