Colombo inflation rises to 2.1% in October 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.1% in October 2025, compared to 1.5% in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
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Former STC Chairman granted bail
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South Africa beat England to reach their maiden Women’s World Cup final
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