Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in November 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in November 2025, compared to 2.7% in October 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
- Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow
- Police officer arrested in connection with incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara
- External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
- Former Beliatta PS Chairman Cyril Munasinghe granted bail
- Another Bangladesh student leader shot as violence spirals ahead of polls
- Sri Lanka’s total exports in 2025 surpass US$ 15.5 billion
- Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in November 2025
- Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer remanded on corruption charges granted bail
- Teacher unions threaten to engage in trade union action over change in school hours
- Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
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Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
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Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer remanded on corruption charges granted bail
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Sri Lanka’s total exports in 2025 surpass US$ 15.5 billion
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Another Bangladesh student leader shot as violence spirals ahead of polls
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Former Beliatta PS Chairman Cyril Munasinghe granted bail
Former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, Cyril Munasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on suspicion of unlawfully acquiring assets and property worth over Rs. 36 million and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail. MORE..
External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (23). MORE..
Police officer arrested in connection with incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara
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Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow
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Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
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Minister pledges new housing complexes for families affected by disaster
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Level 3 landslide warnings issued to seven DS areas extended
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Air quality in several provinces considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’
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Motorcycle used by gunman in Ambalangoda shooting found
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UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
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Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
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Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education gathered in Hollywood on Thursday for the first U.S. TikTok Awards, featuring Labubu dolls launched from a T-shirt cannon, a giant selfie challenge, skits, and viral moment reenactments. MORE..
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Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs
Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs to win the 50-over men’s U19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday. MORE..
New Zealand openers break Test records against West Indies
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first openers in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. MORE..
Jake Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami. MORE..
Australia crush England by 82 runs to retain Ashes
Mitchell Starc took three wickets to grind down a dogged England as Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Ashes test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. MORE..
India squad for T20 World Cup: Shubman Gill dropped; Ishan Kishan included in 15-member squad
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday announced India’s squads for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. MORE..
