The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -4% in January 2025, compared to -1.7% in December 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (6:07 PM)
The Meteorology Department says prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be reduced from tomorrow (02). MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (8:49 AM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that land belonging to the people should rightfully remain with them. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (4:53 PM)
The train services on the railway track between Hatton and Kotagala on the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a mound of earth and a tree collapsing onto the tracks. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (3:11 PM)
An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued outlining the import duties applicable to electric vehicles based on their power capacity. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (10:41 AM)
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, states that the U.S. apparel manufacturing sector is projected to generate USD 365 billion in revenue in 2025 and added that Sri Lanka can benefit from reduced shipping times, lower tariffs, and the ability to respond swiftly to market demands by establishing operations in the United States. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (11:32 PM)