Inflation Rate Rises to 2.4% in June 2024, Driven by Increased Food Costs
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), rose to 2.4% in June 2024,
State Minister of Finance Announces Upcoming Removal of Vehicle Import Restrictions
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has announced that the plan to remove vehicle import restrictions will be officially revealed
Minister Prasanna Ranatunga Proposes President Wickremesinghe for Next Presidential Election
During the ‘Ekwa Jayagamu’ rally held in Gampaha today (21), Minister Prasanna Ranatunga proposed that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should contest
Government to Reconsider Egg Imports Amid High Local Prices
The Ministry of Trade has announced that the government is once again focusing on the import of eggs. In response
IMF Delegation to Review Sri Lanka’s Economic Progress Next Week
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe announced that a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive in Sri
Government Warns Suppliers to Pass On Cost Reductions or Face Price Controls
The government has issued a stern warning to suppliers of essential goods, emphasizing that they must pass on cost reductions
Teacher and Principal Unions to Launch Work-to-Rule Campaign Starting July 22
Teacher and principal trade unions have announced a Work-to-Rule campaign, which will commence for two weeks starting Monday, July 22.
Massive Fire Erupts on Container Cargo Vessel Near Goa
A massive fire erupted on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa on Friday. The
NSACP Reports 40 Children Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS Last Year
The National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) has reported that 40 children were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the past year. STD
Trump Pledges to End Ukraine War After Call with Zelensky
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Friday that he had spoken by telephone with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, pledging