NCPI-based inflation climbs in October 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 2.7% in October 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase from the…
Oxford College Of Business Earns Triple Recognition at BCCS Awards 2025
Setting New Standards for Environmental Responsibility in Higher Education Colombo, 19 November 2025 — Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a national sustainability leader, achieving three major…
Moment fighter jet CRASHES at Dubai airshow (Video)
A fighter jet, believed to be an Indian Tejas, crashed during the final Dubai Airshow afternoon demo. Rescue operations began immediately, the show was temporarily halted, and visitors were directed back to the exhibition area Moment fighter jet CRASHES at…
Woman seeks court-ordered Paternity Test against Sri Lankan Cricketer
A woman has lodged a legal case alleging that Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne is the father of her child and has refused to accept responsibility. Speaking to the media after attending today’s court case, she said Karunaratne had failed…
Nugegoda opposition rally begins (Video)
The joint opposition rally in Nugegoda began today, marking the first major protest against the NPP government since it assumed office. Crowds started gathering from the early hours, with supporters arriving from several areas to take part in the demonstration….
Grade 5 scholarship exam 2025 school cut off marks released
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Grade 5 scholarship exam 2025 school cut off marks released
The cutoff marks for student enrollment in Grade 6 for the year 2026, based on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2025, are now released and can be accessed on. https://g6application.moe.gov.lk Download The post Grade 5 scholarship exam 2025 school cut…
“Sales top Rs. 800,000 in 09 days”, Deputy Minister says, defending new brown Sugar outlet
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected claims by Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri that the newly opened government sugar outlet selling brown sugar has failed, saying sales have exceeded expectations within days of its launch. Wijesiri, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP,…
4.5 million livelihoods threatened as MSMEs struggle, says Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the Government of merely presenting arguments without offering practical solutions to the hardships faced by the people, particularly small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said over 1.1 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 304.44 to Rs. 304.27. Meanwhile,…