Colombo Inflation Rises to 2.3% in January 2026 as Cost-of-Living Pressures Emerge Sri Lanka’s inflation outlook showed a slight shift in early 2026, with the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rising to 2.3% in January, up from December 2025 levels. While inflation remains relatively low by historical standards, the increase signals emerging pressures on household […]
Sri Lanka Raises Plantation Workers’ Minimum Daily Wage to Rs 1,750 in Landmark Labour Agreement In a historic move aimed at improving worker welfare, Sri Lanka has officially raised the minimum daily wage of plantation workers to Rs 1,750, marking one of the most significant labour reforms in the sector in recent years. The agreement […]
Sri Lanka Introduces Automated E-Gates at Bandaranaike International Airport to Enhance Border Control Efficiency Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in modernising its international travel infrastructure with the introduction of Automated Border Control (ABC) electronic gates — or e-gates — at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrival terminal. This development reflects broader efforts to […]
