Local News
Sri Lanka’s Expressway Network Maintenance Costs Surpass Rs. 5 Billion Annually.
May 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has disclosed that maintaining Sri Lanka’s 312.57km expressway network costs over Rs. 5.1 billion annually, while reporting significant revenue generation for 2025.
Local News
Hidden Costs in Fuel Pricing Cast Doubt on Electricity Tariff Logic.
May 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Energy experts and officials have raised concerns over the opaque fuel pricing mechanisms used in electricity tariff calculations, suggesting that the burden of subsidized diesel is being unfairly shifted to electricity consumers through inflated prices for Heavy Fuel Oil and naphtha.
Economy
Global Pharmaceutical and Essential Goods Costs Surge Amid Iran Conflict.
April 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is creating significant disruptions in global supply chains, leading to sharp price increases in pharmaceuticals and personal healthcare products like condoms, driven by rising energy costs and logistical hurdles.














