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Colombo's inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in May

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased marginally to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.4% in April 2026, accor... और पढ़ें


Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa named as suspect in another case

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and several others and to produce them before the cou... और पढ़ें


Sajith warns against turning Sri Lanka into a 'geopolitical playground'

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that several parties are attempting to turn Sri Lanka into a geopolitical playground by exploiting the country's current situation. ... और पढ़ें


Case against Namal Rajapaksa over 'Krrish' deal fixed for trial

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial "Krrish" project deal be ta... और पढ़ें


Circular issued to ensure timely implementation of annual transfers for combined services officers

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular directing all government institutions to strictly implement the annual transf... और पढ़ें


Sri Pada pilgrimage season to conclude tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, states that this year's Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude on the Vesak Full Mo... और पढ़ें


Talks held to expand education opportunities for Sri Lankans in New Zealand

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, has held talks with New Zealand's Minister of Tertiary Education, Penny Simmonds. During... और पढ़ें


"Aswesuma" allowance for senior citizens to be credited tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Welfare Benefits Board says that arrangements have been made to credit the May payments under the "Aswesuma" welfare benefit scheme for senior citizens aged over 70 to benefic... और पढ़ें


Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A road accident has been reported today (28) near the Sooriyawewa Interchange on the Southern Expressway, leaving three people injured. Police stated that the injured were admitt... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, participated in the EU-Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held under the theme "Global Gateway and... और पढ़ें