- February 24, 20260 CommentSri Lanka reports drop in inflation rate for January 2026COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index for the month of January 2026 was officially announced. According to this, the inflation rate, which was reported at 2.9% in December 2025, has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, as stated by the Department of Census and Statistics. The target inflation rate for the food category,...Business, Economy
- February 24, 20260 CommentGive Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan refugees in India- Manor GanesanCOLOMBO : The Sri Lankans living in India as refugees should be offered a clear and dignified choice, either acquire Indian citizenship or retain Sri Lankan citizenship and continue residing in refugee camps until conditions allow them to return home safely. Many of these individuals have been living in camps for decades, since the 1980s....Local
- February 24, 20260 CommentCeylon Tea Takes Center Stage at 78th National Independence Day Diplomatic Reception in BeijingCeylon Tea was prominently promoted at the Diplomatic Reception held at the St. Regis Beijing on 5 February 2026 marking the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The event was attended by the members of the diplomatic corps, senior Chinese government officials, and the Chinese business community, including prominent stakeholders of the tea trade. A dedicated...Business, Economy
- February 24, 20260 CommentPrime Minister Attends the 169th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Lord Robert Baden-PowellCOLOMBO :The 169th birth anniversary celebration of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the World Scouting Movement, and World Scout Thinking Day, was held on 22 February at the National Scout Headquarters, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Scouting Movement is not merely about...Local
- February 24, 20260 CommentCentral Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium constructionCOLOMBO : The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket in writing to immediately suspend construction of the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium in Mandaitivu. The directive has been issued after revelations that the project had commenced without obtaining the required environmental assessment report. Construction of the stadium on the...Local
