The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.7% in October 2024 from -0.2% in September 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (5:01 PM)
The National People s Power (NPP) Colombo District Member of Parliament, Dr. Rizvie Salih has been unanimously elected as the new Deputy Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (12:09 PM)
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two suspects along with over 3.5 kg of ICE drugs (crystal methamphetamine) and Rs. 11 million in cash during two separate raids conducted at Gonahena in Kadawatha and Dekatana in Dodampe. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (3:41 PM)
The Speaker of Parliament Asoka Ranwala announced today (21) that President Anura Kumara Dissanayke has officially recognised Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sajith Premadasa as the Leader of the Opposition. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (12:12 PM)
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (11:47 PM)
Delivering the government s policy statement in Parliament, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today revealed key economic strategies aimed at driving development and fostering growth in Sri Lanka. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (3:05 PM)