Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
2025-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, North-Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Western provincesContinue Reading
Digital NIC project : SC dismisses Wimal’s petition
2025-10-17
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and AmaniContinue Reading
Gifts, greetings, and green tea — Chinese traders drop by Mahinda’s Tangalle home
2025-10-17
A group of Chinese traders visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence in Tangalle yesterday (16). The groupContinue Reading
Grades 1 & 6 textbooks : Update from Education Ministry
2025-10-17
The Ministry of Education has announced that textbooks will not be issued for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students inContinue Reading
“VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” Maritime Conference held in Colombo
2025-10-17
The second edition of the maritime conference “VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” was held in Colombo yesterday, aimed at highlighting SriContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Gold in Sri Lanka : New record price
2025-10-17
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000 for the first time. According toContinue Reading
Agrarian Assistant arrested over Rs. 1.2 Mn bribe
2025-10-17
An Agricultural Research and Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption forContinue Reading
Illicit assets : Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ex-Chief Security Officer further remanded
2025-10-17
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Chief Security Officer, Neville Wanniarachchi, who was arrested in connection with the accumulation of illicit assets,Continue Reading
Test Twenty : Cricket’s newest format explained
2025-10-17
Test Twenty is cricket’s newest and most balanced innovation – the “Fourth Format” of the sport. The new format wasContinue Reading
Navy nabs fishing vessel suspected of transporting drugs
2025-10-17
A multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of narcotics has been taken into custody by the Sri LankanContinue Reading
08 killed in seven road accidents reported across Sri Lanka on Thursday
2025-10-17
Seven fatal road accidents have been reported in various parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday (16), resulting in multiple deathsContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-10-17
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Police warn public about risks of Online and Mobile Loan Offers
2025-10-16
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via theContinue Reading
Govt to establish task force to boost sports tourism
2025-10-16
The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to takeContinue Reading
Disaster preparedness drill conducted in Ella Town
2025-10-16
A disaster preparedness drill was conducted near Ella Town today (16), jointly organized by the Disaster Management Centre and theContinue Reading
Lanka Government Cloud services remain disrupted : ICTA assures no data loss
2025-10-16
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said no data loss or security breach has occurred following the disruption ofContinue Reading