Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights
2025-07-31
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in theContinue Reading
Draft Bill revoking special benefits to former presidents Gazetted
2025-07-31
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or theirContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to -0.3% in July 2025
2025-07-31
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Online facility for land maps available from 01 Aug
2025-07-31
Land survey maps will be available online starting tomorrow, 01 August 2025, Surveyor General Y.G. Gnanathilaka announced today. He madeContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya opens temporary women’s shelter
2025-07-31
A temporary women’s care centre was officially opened in Nuwara Eliya on July 29, providing short-term shelter, protection, and supportContinue Reading
Men in Sri Lanka facing higher lung cancer risk
2025-07-31
Health experts have warned that an increase in lung cancer cases has been observed in Sri Lanka. According to ConsultantContinue Reading
Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith seeks bail pending appeal
2025-07-31
Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law, Shanthini Chandrasena, who are serving 16-year rigorous prison sentencesContinue Reading
Kandy Esala Perahera : Drones temporarily prohibited
2025-07-31
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says drones have been prohibited at the 2025 Esala Perahera of theContinue Reading
Corruption probes : President makes big statement
2025-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will soon become a country where no one will even think of takingContinue Reading
President engages with Sri Lankan community in the Maldives
2025-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged with the Sri Lankan community residing in the Maldives during a special event held atContinue Reading
Police launch info system for 2025 Kandy Esala Perahera
2025-07-31
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced an Information Management System for the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (31 July), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
University Lecturers’ Association briefed on proposed education reforms
2025-07-31
The University Lecturers’ Association has made new suggestions concerning the government’s proposed education reforms during a meeting with Minister ofContinue Reading
Govt to recruit 1000 female Police officers
2025-07-31
The Ministry of Public Security says a decision has been taken to recruit 1000 female officers to the Police Department.Continue Reading
MP Mujibur questions Govt over visa-free policy for Israelis
2025-07-31
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has criticized the government over its visa-free policy for Israeli nationals, questioning theContinue Reading
CEJ urges Govt to suspend decision to issue firearms to farmers
2025-07-31
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the Government to suspend the proposal to issue firearms to farmers toContinue Reading
Sotheby’s returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar
2025-07-31
The Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains, two months after itContinue Reading
Rs. 21 Mn worth Kerala Cannabis seized in Jaffna
2025-07-31
A stock of Kerala Cannabis worth approximately Rs. 21.6 million has been seized in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna.Continue Reading