Colombo’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), rose slightly to -0.6% in June 2025, compared to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The Y-o-Y inflation of the Food Group eased to 4.3% in June, down from 5.2% in …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the primary objective of the current Government is not to pursue incremental reforms within the existing framework, but rather to transform and elevate the nation to a significantly higher level of development. The President emphasized that the current political leadership has already taken steps to break away from the past political culture and that …
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is visiting Sri Lanka after nine years. He was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. The letter of appointment was handed over to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (23) at the Presidential Secretariat. Dr. Suriyapperuma has been involved in capital market regulation for several years as a …
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Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, best known for her role in Remo D’Souza’s ABCD, has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, Tobias Jones. The couple exchanged vows on June 11, 2025, in an intimate white-themed wedding ceremony set against the romantic hills of Tuscany, Italy. Lauren shared a dreamy collection of wedding pictures on her social media, leaving fans swooning over …
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Google has recently made a significant announcement regarding updates to its messaging app, promising users an enhanced messaging experience. With the new features coming into play, users can now enjoy options like snoozing notifications and the ability to delete messages for everyone, similar to what’s available on WhatsApp. These features are being rolled out gradually for stable users, allowing them …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared visibly frustrated when pressed by international journalists about speculation that the United States or Israel might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an assassination attempt. “If I may, I hope that this will be the most correct answer to your question. I do not even want to discuss this possibility. I do not …
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We are writing this public letter in connection with your forthcoming visit to Sri Lanka, from June 23 to 26, 2025. We recognize your office’s continued engagement on human rights in Sri Lanka, and your commitment to promoting justice, truth and reparation in the country. As you are aware, OHCHR has been closely involved on Sri Lanka for nearly two …
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The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. Dr. Suriyapperuma, a National List Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, has submitted his letter of resignation to the …
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Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka let all hell loose living to his true potential as abatsman for the moment and a game stayer to pulverizing the Bangladesh attack to a career best exhilarating 187 clobbering off 256 balls decked with 23 boundaries and a sixe in near enacting his ODI double century exploits as Sri Lanka traded shot for shot in …
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