The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased marginally to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.4% in April 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
29 May 2026 (4:50 PM)
Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
29 May 2026 (7:43 PM)
The National Celebration of World Environment Day, themed �Let it Sprout� (Dalu Lanna Ida Denna), is scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, under the patronage of the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:27 PM)
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial �Krrish� project deal be taken up for hearing on July 07. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:49 PM)
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 334 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
29 May 2026 (1:55 PM)
The Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, states that this year s Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day (May 30). MORE..
29 May 2026 (2:51 PM)