Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 June),Continue Reading
“Let’s work as one to develop Colombo” – New CMC Mayor
2025-06-16
Newly elected Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Vraie Cally Balthazaar says the ruling party and opposition must workContinue Reading
NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected Colombo Mayor
2025-06-16
Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). BalthazaarContinue Reading
02 Lankans injured in Israel attacks – SL Embassy
2025-06-16
Two Sri Lankans have been injured in Israel, due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Sri LankanContinue Reading
CMC vote : Agreement reached for secret ballot
2025-06-16
After nearly an hour of intense debate, it has been decided to proceed with a secret vote to elect theContinue Reading
Govt marks World Blood Donor Day by recognizing 1500 blood donors
2025-06-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government intends to systematically reinstate a previously proposed initiative to allocate one day annuallyContinue Reading
Colombo Vote : Clash over Secret or Open vote
2025-06-16
Colombo Mayor Vote: After nearly an hour of intense debate, both NPP and Opposition have finally agreed to proceed withContinue Reading
Vehicle number plate delay : When will we get new ones?
2025-06-16
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) anticipates a two-month delay in issuing number plates to new vehicle owners, it wasContinue Reading
Heavy rains expected in the next 36 hours
2025-06-13
The Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rains for the next 36 hours, starting from 04.00 pm today. Accordingly, showersContinue Reading
Parliament to convene for four days next week
2025-06-13
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to convene for four days next week, from 17-20 June 2025. According toContinue Reading
NPP establishes power in Panduwasnuwara & Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas
2025-06-13
The National People’s Power (NPP) today succeeded in establishing power in the Panduwasnuwara and Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas, in which itContinue Reading
CCTV : Bus phone theft caught on camera
2025-06-13
The public has been warned of a group of persons robbing mobile phones from people asleep in buses. Video footageContinue Reading
Which nuclear sites in Iran could Israel potentially target?
2025-06-13
On June 12, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned Iran for being in breach of its non-proliferation obligations forContinue Reading
IMF : Sri Lanka on track for next funding tranche pending review
2025-06-13
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Sri Lankan Government remains committed to its Economic Reforms Programme objectives, bringing itContinue Reading
National Alliance of Muslim Communities Sri Lanka condemns attack on Iran
2025-06-13
The National Alliance of Muslim Communities of Sri Lanka has condemned Israel’s unprovoked military aggression against the sovereign state ofContinue Reading
SJB-led opposition forms Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-13
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led opposition has secured control of the Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha in Kandy. The joint oppositionContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13 June), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines announces changes to European routes
2025-06-13
SriLankan Airlines has announced changes to its European routes as escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in airspaceContinue Reading