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  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    Important Step Towards More Inclusive Governance: Lankan Envoy On Women's Reservation Bill

    (MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne, speaking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on Wednesday, said that greater women's participation in political institutions can bring diverse …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 12, 2026

    Sri Lanka's overall literacy reaches 97.4 pct, census shows

    COLOMBO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's overall literacy rate has risen to 97.4 percent by 2024, with the gender gap in literacy closing, according to the country's report of the Census of Population and Housing 2024. For the first time since …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 12, 2026

    Sri Lanka ageing fast; elderly population triples in last four decades

    PTI Colombo Sri Lanka is ageing at a rapid pace, with its elderly population nearly tripled to 18 per cent over the last four decades, according to the latest census data. As per the 2024 census report released this week by the Department of Census and …

    Source: Navhind Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    Sri Lanka ageing fast: elderly population triples in 40 years

    Sri Lanka is ageing at a rapid pace, with its elderly population nearly tripled to 18 per cent over the last four decades, according to the latest census data. As per the 2024 census report released this week by the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri …

    Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2026

    IMF warns of global recession risk if war on Iran continues

    ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is facing a demographic shift with a shrinking workforce and a looming elderly care crisis, preliminary data from the 15th Census of Population and Housing showed. The census, conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics ( …

    Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Females has majority in Sri Lanka's population, latest census shows

    COLOMBO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- There are 757,112 more women than men in Sri Lanka, according to the country's latest census report, which showed Sri Lanka's population rose to 21,781,800 since 2012. The Department of Census and Statistics handed over …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Sri Lanka’s Population Surge Masks Aging Shift and Gender Imbalance

    The latest Population and Housing Census report released in Sri Lanka shows that the nation’s total population has reached 21,781,800, marking a significant increase over the past decade. Compared to the 2012 census, the population has grown by 1,422,361, …

    Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    A distant war, a direct shock: What the Middle East crisis means for Sri Lanka

      In a country still recovering from a crisis, confidence itself is a financial variable. If businesses and households begin to believe that every external shock will be allowed to cascade unchecked through prices, transport, and incomes, they will defer …

    Source: Daily FT - Pending
  • Published on Mar 18, 2026

    Sri Lanka GDP growth hits 5% in 2025

    Posted by Editor on March 18, 2026 - 10:15 am (Photo by Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash) The Department of Census and Statistics states that Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for 2025 is estimated at 5%. The Department further noted …

    Source: On Lanka - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    A security guard stands outside the closed Department of Census and Statistics building in Colombo on March 25, 2026 ...

    Barron, WI (54812) Today Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low 43F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low 43F. Winds WNW …

    Source: Barron News Shield - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    Sri Lanka GDP grows 4.8% in Q4; full-year growth at 5%

    Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.8 per cent year on year (YoY) in the fourth quarter (Q4) last year, with lower inflation and exchange rate stability leading to a full year growth of an estimated 5 per cent at constant prices, according to the Department of …

    Source: Fibre 2 Fashion - Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2026

    Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel manufacturing up 8% in 2025

    Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 at constant prices increased by 5 per cent year on year (YoY) to SLR 13,128,577 million (~$42.18 billion), according to the department of census and statistics (DCS).The industrial sector expanded by 7.8 …

    Source: Fibre 2 Fashion - Pending
  • Published on Mar 18, 2026

    Sri Lanka records 5 pct GDP growth in 2025

    (Xinhua) 13:45, March 18, 2026 COLOMBO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's economy expanded by 5.0 percent in 2025, driven mainly by strong performance in industrial activities, according to official estimates released by the Department of Census and …

    Source: People's Daily Online - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 18, 2026

    Sri Lanka growth slows after deadly cyclone

    COLOMBO (AFP) Sri Lanka's economy expanded 4.8 percent in the final quarter of 2025, slowing sharply after a devastating cyclone that killed 641 people, official data showed Wednesday. Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in late November, caused an estimated …

    Source: Aletihad - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 19, 2026

    Sri Lanka’s electric cars running on coal and diesel!?

    Most governments have encouraged electric cars by offering generous tax concessions, but President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has highlighted how the supposedly “green” vehicles are actually powered by highly polluting coal and diesel. In an address to the …

    Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

    FGN35: PAK-WASIA-4THLD TALKS Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours ****US Vice President Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reach Islamabad for high-stakes peace talks Islamabad: US Vice President J D Vance and Iranian Parliament …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Corrupt vs Corrupt

    Water cuts are currently on in some parts of the Colombo District due to the prevailing dry spell. Initially, some suburbs of Colombo were left without water for as long as 24 hours at a stretch, and people protested. Subsequently, the durations of water …

    Source: The Island - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 2, 2026

    Nepal to issue historic apology to its formerly ‘untouchable’ community. Will other South Asian nations follow?

    Nepal's newly elected government is set to issue a formal apology to its formerly untouchable and other historically excluded communities in a landmark step towards social justice. The administration of Balendra Shah announced over the weekend that …

    Source: Yahoo Sports - Canada - Pending
  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    School Assembly News Headlines Today (March 31): Top National, Business News, Sports News, Education News & World News ...

    176 School Assembly News Headlines Today, 31 March 2026: Here are the important news headlines for today, March 31. These updates cover key national, international, sports, and general news to help you stay informed about what is happening around the world …

    Source: Sunday Guardian Live - Pending

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