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 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)
Sri Lankan banks operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR- RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR- CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (2:06 PM)