The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis has increased to 1.7% in June 2024, compared to 0.9% in May 2024, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (7:06 PM)
Lotus Road in Colombo has been closed for traffic due to a protest march by the Ceylon Bank Employees Union (CBEU).
28 Jun 2024 (2:59 PM)
With fresh COVID-19 cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. MORE..
29 Jun 2024 (2:09 PM)
War and funding shortfalls have hampered progress toward the United Nations flagship development goals which include action to combat climate change, the organization s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday. MORE..
29 Jun 2024 (1:07 PM)
A decision has been taken to reduce bus fares by 5% with effect from July 01. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (4:39 PM)
Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella and 07 others have been further remanded until 12 July by the Maligakanda Magistrate s Court over the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (6:24 PM)