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Colombo's inflation remains unchanged at 8% in September

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Y-on-Y basis, stood at 8.0% in September 2026, compared to 8.0% in August 2026, according... Read More


World Bank approves $110 million for climate-resilient roads in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, p... Read More


COPF approves foreign exchange regulations and order

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- Following discussions with officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 o... Read More


MP Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Airbus money laundering case

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded over alleged money laundering in connection with the Airb... Read More


CIABOC tells court India flagged alleged illicit funds in Krrish project

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was further remanded today (29) in two separate cases involving alleged bribery linked to the Krrish property t... Read More


Govt. yet to decide on future IMF programme, Cabinet Spokesman says

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The government has not yet made a final decision on whether to enter into a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayat... Read More


President reviews digitalisation of local authorities and divisional secretariats

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to accelerate the digitalisation of local authorities and Divisional Secretariats as part of the government's digital ... Read More


Anti-Corruption Bill to be passed with two-thirds majority, Minister says

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The government intends to pass the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Bill requiring a special majority with a two-thirds majority in Parliament, and does not intend to seek appro... Read More


Cabinet approves 12 automated passenger clearance gates for BIA

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement and installation of 12 automated passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), aimed at streaml... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several areas,

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat during the daytime tomorrow (30). The advisory issu... Read More