The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka s economy is now in a much more stable position and that the present political stability is an important factor for long-term, sustainable economic development. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (6:34 PM)

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -2.1% in November 2024, compared to -0.8% in October 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (5:19 PM)

Minister Vijitha Herath appeared before the Colombo High Court today (29) to testify in connection with a bribery case filed during the administration of the Good Governance Government. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (5:08 PM)

The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says that while some critics label the large-scale projects implemented in Sri Lanka with Chinese financial assistance as "white elephants," all such projects were developed according to the requests of the governments in power at the time. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (3:40 PM)

Indonesian rescuers on Friday searched for survivors buried in three cars and bus at the base of a cliff after flash floods and landslides in North Sumatra province killed at least 29 people. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (3:17 PM)

The Rajarata Rejina train travelling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta has derailed this morning (29) between the Colombo Fort and the Secretariat Halt railway stations. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (2:30 PM)