Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 333
2026-09-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
BEYOND THE CRISIS: SECTORAL PATHS TO DURABLE GROWTH
2026-09-23
By Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) The Sri Lankan economy has faced a series of external andContinue Reading
Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill gazetted to replace PTA
2026-09-23
The Government has gazetted a new Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, seeking to repeal and replace the PreventionContinue Reading
IMF, PM discuss outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-backed programme and seventh review
2026-09-23
The experience and outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported programme, with a particular focus on its seventh review, were discussed whenContinue Reading
Easter attacks verdict not the end, full truth must still be uncovered: Fr. Jude Krishantha
2026-09-23
The Catholic Church has welcomed the court verdict against those convicted in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, butContinue Reading
Heavy rains & strong winds : Advisory issued for Naval & fishing communities
2026-09-23
The Department of Meteorology says that the Depression that was located over the Northwest Bay of Bengal has now intensifiedContinue Reading
India’s UN Security Council seat bid gets support from 4 European countries
2026-09-23
Amid New Delhi’s deepening ties with the European Union, India and the four Visegrad Group (V4) countries — Poland, Hungary,Continue Reading
Sajith questions government over promised jobs for unemployed graduates
2026-09-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government over delays in providing employment opportunities promised to unemployed graduates, calling forContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-09-23
The Department of Meteorology says the Depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, to the northeast of Sri Lanka, hasContinue Reading
Arjuna Ranatunga questions SLC over some players’ late arrival for England tour
2026-09-23
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has criticised Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for failing to ensure that players returned fromContinue Reading
Suspect Arrested Over Rs. 24.8 Billion Transfers via Six Shell Companies
2026-09-23
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested a suspect in Kotikawatte for allegedly transferring foreign currency worth Rs. 24.8Continue Reading
Names of 15 Convicted in Easter Sunday Attacks Case
2026-09-22
15 defendants in the Easter Sunday attacks case sentenced to over 200 years of rigorous imprisonment each: 1. Mohamed IbrahimContinue Reading
15 Easter Sunday attacks convicts sentenced to over 200 years rigorous imprisonment each
2026-09-22
The 15 people convicted in the Easter Sunday attacks case have been sentenced to terms of rigorous imprisonment ranging fromContinue Reading
Central Bank freezes assets of 6 companies and their directors
2026-09-22
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued freezing orders against six companies and their directors, preventing them fromContinue Reading
Rs. 4 million cardiac device fitted for Suresh Sallay, court told
2026-09-22
The health condition of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital afterContinue Reading
New Kolonnawa oil tanks expected to be operational within a year
2026-09-22
The government is looking to bring a newly constructed group of oil storage tanks at the Kolonnawa Oil Storage ComplexContinue Reading
Electric railway project to require major power capacity: Minister
2026-09-22
The proposed electric railway project will require a substantial amount of electricity and could become one of Sri Lanka’s largestContinue Reading
Young children exempt from seat-belt rule on expressways: Police
2026-09-22
Deputy Inspector General of Police W.P.J. Senadheera said certain passengers are exempt from mandatory seat-belt requirements on expressways under theContinue Reading