Sri Lanka’s inflation rate rises to -0.7% in May amid surge in food prices
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation, measured on a year-on-year basis by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), increased to -0.7% in
Over 29,000 Power Outages Reported Amid Adverse Weather Conditions
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that a total of 29,015 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country
Education Ministry Launches Nationwide Mental Health Support Program for University Students
In response to growing mental health concerns among university students, the Ministry of Education has announced the launch of a
Pharmacy Seized in Embilipitiya Over Drug Trafficking Links
A pharmacy in Embilipitiya has been seized by authorities after it was found to have been funded with proceeds from
Civil Aviation Employees Launch OT Protest; Postal Officers Stage Island-wide Strike
The Association of Civil Aviation Employees has launched a trade union action from midnight on May 28, protesting unresolved issues
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage Sentenced to 20 Years in Corruption Case
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and former Sathosa
“Menstruation Is Not Shameful” — PM Harini Amarasuriya Calls for Urgent Action on Period Poverty in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that menstruation, a natural biological process, should never be a source of shame or
CID Launches Probe into Illegal Issuance of Passports Amid Forgery Allegations
The Ministry of Public Security has announced an investigation into the alleged illegal issuance of foreign travel passports in recent
36-Hour Water Cut in Kandy City from Today Due to Pipeline Failure – Municipal Council
The Kandy Municipal Council has announced that water supply to several areas within the Kandy city limits will be suspended
Deadline for University Admission Applications Ends at Midnight on May 30 – UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for university admission for the 2024/2025 academic