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 Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have collaboratively implemented a comprehensive programme to avoid potential disaster situations and ensure the uninterrupted conducting of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A'L) examination. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (10:13 AM)
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 Meteorology Department says a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (9:54 AM)
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed as the Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, the President s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (4:08 PM)
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (11:47 PM)