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)
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 441,590 individuals from 132,110 families across 24 districts have been impacted by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (12:09 PM)
Russia may use its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile to attack "decision-making centres" in Kyiv in response to Ukraine s firing of Western missiles at Russian territory, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (10:09 AM)
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha says that farmers whose fields have been damaged due to inclement weather conditions will be provided with all assistance to revive their agricultural activities. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (8:36 PM)
A man has reportedly been snatched by a crocodile in the Crocodile Rock area of Pottuvil police division. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (11:15 AM)
In a well-coordinated operation, the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Navy on Friday successfully seized approximately 500 kg of narcotics, identified as Crystal Meth, from two fishing boats in the Arabian Sea. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (11:48 AM)