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)
Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:12 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)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andr� Franche, at Temple Trees, today (29) to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery efforts and continued humanitarian cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations. MORE..
29 May 2026 (10:55 PM)
A magnitude 5 earthquake hit near Turpan City, in #8288;the east of China s Xinjiang region at 2.55pm local time (06-55 GMT), the #8288;China Earthquake Networks Center reported on #8288;Friday. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:08 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
29 May 2026 (6:49 PM)