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The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading The post Colombo inflation increases to -0.3% in July 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Public Security says 788 persons were apprehended over drug-related offences during a special islandwide raid conducted yesterdayContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka has arrested over 120,000 people for drug-related offences…

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has refuted recent claims circulating on social media suggesting a financial crisis within the organization, statingContinue Reading The post “Our finances are strong & Stable” : SLC denies claims appeared first…

International DJ, Tom Monagle, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of Israeli nationals in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. “IContinue Reading The post Is Arugambay in Televiv and not Sri Lanka? Foreign tourist asks (Video) appeared…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading The post 01 Aug : Warm weather alert for 12 districts appeared first on Newswire.

International DJ, Tom Monagle, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of Israeli nationals and businesses in Arugam Bay, SriContinue Reading The post Is Arugam Bay in Tel Aviv and not Sri Lanka? Foreign tourist asks (Video)…

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, commemorated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s LiberationContinue Reading The post Chinese Ambassador hails PLA’s legacy and growing China-Sri Lanka military ties…

The Government of India has released the first payment of approximately USD 2.5 million (LKR 770 million) for a majorContinue Reading The post India funds Sri Lanka rail project: USD 2.5M released under USD 14.89M grant appeared first on…

The Supreme Court today (July 31) granted permission to hear an appeal seeking to invalidate the verdict delivered by theContinue Reading The post SC to hear appeal against releasing Premalal Jayasekara from Death Penalty appeared first on…