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Colombo's inflation rises to 5.4% in April 2026

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 20... Read More


Proposal submitted for smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A concept paper proposing the creation of a "tobacco-free generation" comprising all children born after 2010 has been formally submitted to the Minister of Health and Mass Medi... Read More


Treasury Secretary arrives in parliament to appear before COPF

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has arrived at the Parliamentary Complex, a short while ago, to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). T... Read More


Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from 4-5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dis... Read More


Indictments served against Gnanasara Thero over anti-Islamic remarks

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory ... Read More


Finance Ministry to brief Parliament on alleged USD 2.5 million theft by hackers

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Ministry of Finance is set to make a special statement in Parliament regarding the alleged misplacement of USD 2.5 million. According to ministry sources, Deputy Minister o... Read More


Court postpones verdict in 4 corruption cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Colombo High Court has postponed the announcement of verdicts in four cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against form... Read More


SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. The officer bearers and ... Read More


Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sri Lankan national was arrested and severely as... Read More


Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. The bus is reported to have m... Read More