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National consumer prices pick up 2.1% in September on rising food prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Consumer prices measured by the broader National Consumer Price Index picked up pace in September in a mirror image of how the Colombo prices changed for the same month. The pri... Read More


SL air travel rebounds with 7.5 mn passengers in nine months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The local aviation industry recorded steady growth between January and September 2025, reflecting a continued post-pandemic rebound in travel connectivity and tourism demand. Dat... Read More


How a Buddhist monk braved torture to pursue political dream

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Following the accusation levelled against the former Member of Parliament, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, over the alleged abduction and intimidation of General Secretary of the ... Read More


How a life changed after getting two words mixed up

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A young Catholic boy from Kalutara once went to a priest for his confession (religious exercise which Catholics use for acceptance and asking for forgiveness for one's wrongdoing... Read More


Rehana Tayabally: the archer who struck gold

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Twenty-seven-year-old Rehana Tayabally, the archer who struck gold, has won more than just the gold medal at the National Championships this year. The real gold is clear to anyo... Read More


Tea stains from the tea trail

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- When you earn a daily wage you simply plan your life around the concept 'one day at a time'. Thinking long-term for them would mean getting through the 30 days of the month. That... Read More


How a Buddhist monk braved torture to pursue political dream

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Following the accusation levelled against the former Member of Parliament, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, over the alleged abduction and intimidation of General Secretary of the ... Read More


Sri Lanka must lift investment rate above 30% for faster growth: Indian economist

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lanka must actively explore avenues to raise its investment rate to above 30 percent, if it is to return to a growth trajectory of 6 percent to 7 percent, as the current leve... Read More


Sri Lanka Unveil Power-Packed Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Lahiru Madushanka to Lead Sri Lanka at Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Sri Lanka have announced their eight-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament, scheduled to t... Read More


South Africa on top of points table with win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Laura Wolvaardt's brilliant 90 set up a dominant 150-run (DLS method) win for South Africa against Pakistan at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The Proteas blasted their ... Read More