Sri Lanka’s overall inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, rose to 2.1% in October 2025, up from 1.5% in September, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). The CCPI for all items increased slightly to 193.8 in October from 193.7 the previous month. Food inflation accelerated…
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka has announced a temporary ban on all tuition classes, lectures, and seminars related to the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, effective from midnight on November 4. The restriction will remain in force until the completion of the examination period, a measure aimed at ensuring fairness and preventing…
Sri Lanka has officially signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) in Hanoi, Viet Nam—joining the global community’s collective effort to combat cybercrime and promote a safer digital environment. The signing, approved by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers, followed a joint proposal from the Ministry of Digital Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of…
Sri Lanka appoints 303 new graduates, including community health medical officers, to the country’s Ayurvedic Medical Service on today, marking a major step in strengthening its traditional healthcare system. The official ceremony held at the Colombo District Secretariat Auditorium under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. According to the…
Sri Lanka’s total government revenue, excluding grants, recorded a substantial increase during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Finance. The report reveals that total revenue rose by 24.8%, reaching Rs. 2,321.7 billion in the first half of 2025, up…
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Environment has announced the launch of a new hotline — 1995 — which will become operational from tomorrow. The hotline enables the public to report any incidents of environmental damage or harm to the country’s forest systems. The initiative aims to strengthen the effectiveness of forest and wildlife conservation efforts…
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced that steps are being taken to reform Sri Lanka’s education system to reduce unnecessary academic pressures on students while nurturing responsible, compassionate citizens capable of contributing to a better world. She made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, held…
Sri Lanka has taken another major step toward strengthening digital governance and privacy rights with the enactment of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2025. On October 30, 2025, Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, officially bringing the legislation into force. The…
The Government of India has launched an enhanced financial assistance scheme for meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at Sri Lanka’s Eastern University, further strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was officially launched by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, under an Indian grant designed to uplift students…
A comprehensive scholarly discourse on the proposed new education reforms was held on October 28, 2025, at the Sanathana Sabha Assembly Hall of the University of Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including…
