The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.2% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (4:42 PM)
More than 3 million Indian officials are to spend a year counting every single person in the world s most populous nation, a mammoth task delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (7:42 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (5:51 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide fuel allowances for Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government officers based on the fuel prices as of March 1, 2026. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (4:44 PM)
The process of clearing cargo for the three cargo inspection yards from Colombo Port will be conducted online starting this Friday (03), the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda has announced. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (5:14 PM)
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that no electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (6:51 PM)