(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -0.5% in September 2024, compared to 0.5% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
"Colombo’s inflation drops to -0.5% in Sept. 2024"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Fishermen from Tamil Nadu took to the streets on Sunday, staging a protest against the Sri Lankan Navy’s detention of 17 Indian fishermen and seizure of two boats off Rameswaram’s coast.
"Protests in Tamil Nadu over detention of 17 fishermen in Sri Lanka"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – US President Joe Biden has congratulated Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election to office.
"Joe Biden congratulates Sri Lanka’s new President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively.
"Central Bank maintains policy interest rates"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it purchased a significant amount of foreign exchange from the domestic market to bolster the Gross Official Reserves (GOR).
"Sri Lanka’s official reserves reach USD 6 billion"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the reopening of roads around the Colombo Fort President’s House, which had previously been closed due to roadblocks.
"Roads around Fort President’s House Now open to the Public"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. He expressed readiness to continue close collaboration with Sri Lanka.
"Japan Expresses Full Commitment to Supporting the New Government’s Anti-Corruption Program"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Given the volatile situation in Lebanon and Israel, Sri Lanka Missions in Beirut and Tel Aviv are on alert and working towards ensuring the safety of Sri Lankans in the affected areas.
"Safety of Sri Lankans in Israel and Lebanon"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake while stressing the importance of establishing stability and confidence in the economy yesterday announced the resumption of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund immediately.
"ECONOMIC STABILITY paramount – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane following her appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties at the Ministry on 25 September 2024.
"Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane assumes duties"