CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (06), compared to last week. According to theContinue Reading
OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
2026-04-06
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to increase oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per dayContinue Reading
Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against energy minister on April 10
2026-04-06
The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on April 7, 9, andContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 20 districts
2026-04-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, Northwestern, and North-centralContinue Reading
Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB : CBSL issues statement
2026-04-06
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says it has been informed by the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) of anContinue Reading
Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh
2026-04-06
Bangladesh says it suspects measles has killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data show, withContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested at BIA with Rs. 113M worth of Kush
2026-04-06
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested at the Katunayake Airport today (06) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control DivisionContinue Reading
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
2026-04-06
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-06
The Sri Lankan rupee has changed slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading
Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
2026-04-06
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
2026-04-06
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). AccordingContinue Reading
12‑hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas today
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a 12‑hour water cut will take place today (06) for HomagamaContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested over murder of Chinese woman in Kohuwala
2026-04-06
A 26‑year‑old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder ofContinue Reading
SLMA launches Public Health Programme for New Year season
2026-04-06
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has announced a special public health programme ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil NewContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
SJB will only join hands with UNP, no alliance with Rajapaksas: Marikkar
2026-04-06
The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, will only join hands with the United National Party (UNP), SJB MP S.M.Continue Reading
VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026
2026-04-06
The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT)Continue Reading
Litro Gas: 12.5kg Cylinder Prices Range above Rs. 5,100 in Some Districts
2026-04-06
Litro Gas Lanka has announced district-wise LP gas prices effective from April 6, 2026, with prices varying across the countryContinue Reading