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 Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to finalize its nominees for the remaining National List Member of Parliament (MP) positions today (22), according to a senior party spokesperson. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (10:28 AM)
The first phase of the third term for the year 2024 of Sinhala and Tamil medium government and government-approved schools will end tomorrow (22), according to the Ministry of Education. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (5:16 PM)
British politician John Prescott, a former merchant seaman who rose to the post of deputy prime minister, has died at age 86. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (4:18 PM)
Train services on the coastal line are expected to experience delays this morning (22) due to a train traveling from Galle to Mount Lavinia breaking down near the Boossa railway station. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (10:40 AM)
Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin (Muthu Raja), the 29-year-old elephant that was brought back to Thailand from Sri Lanka, to help improve his quality of life. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (10:51 PM)