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Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025, compared to the ... Read More


World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. I... Read More


NIE Director General temporarily steps down pending inquiry into 'Grade 6 module' controversy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position until the conclusion of t... Read More


Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm ... Read More


Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader New Year message from Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa: "There is no doubt that... Read More


Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini New Year Message from the Prime Minister: As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is t... Read More


Three including 2 women stabbed to death in Mawanella; suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Three persons including two women have died following a stabbing incident in the Kondeniya area of the Mawanella Police Division, police said. Four individuals were initially adm... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history, President Anura Kumara D... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy honours foreign warships for disaster assistance

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy today acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the... Read More


Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Min... Read More