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
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Reduces Controversial Quota System for Government Jobs
Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants after it led to nationwide
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Opportunistic Hacks Following IT Outage
Cybersecurity experts and agencies worldwide are alerting the public about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the recent
Rare Lunar Occultation of Saturn Visible in Sri Lanka on July 24, 2024
The Lunar Occultation of Saturn, a rare astronomical event, will be visible in Sri Lanka just after midnight on July
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.
UGC Allocates Rs. 4.2 Billion to Resolve Salary Anomalies for University Non-Academic Staff
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an allocation of Rs. 4.2 billion to address salary anomalies for university non-academic
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
Sri Lanka Monitors Situation in Bangladesh Amid Violent Protests
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya, has announced that the Bangladesh High Commission in India is on