Dollar rate at banks today
2023-11-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Nov 02)Continue Reading
October tourist arrival numbers released: 159% increase
2023-11-02
Over 100,000 tourist arrivals were recorded in October 2023, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. Providing monthly statistics,Continue Reading
Several protests planned for today
2023-11-02
Several protests are planned to be held by representatives of the health and education sectors of Sri Lanka today (NovContinue Reading
Overseas job scams : Wanted suspect arrested
2023-11-02
A suspect wanted for financially defrauding more than Rs. 10 million from the public via overseas job scams in variousContinue Reading
SUV imported illegally by Politician: Car Sale owner arrested
2023-11-02
A luxury SUV, worth Rs. 15 million, which had been illegally imported to Sri Lanka by a politician from theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates
2023-11-02
Weather forecast for today : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of Sri Lanka afterContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to several areas
2023-11-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning effective until 11.30 p.m. today. Accordingly, showers or thundershowersContinue Reading
Israel-Palestine conflict : Seven latest updates
2023-11-01
At least 8,525 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, while more than 1,400 peopleContinue Reading
‘Matara Festival for the Arts’ 1st Edition to Kick-off in February 2024
2023-11-01
Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA), a celebration of Contemporary Art and Music from Sri Lanka and beyond, will kickContinue Reading
31 Lankans deported from Jordan
2023-11-01
Thirty-one (31) Sri Lankans who have been granted deportation orders by the Jordanian authorities returned to Sri Lanka last weekContinue Reading
Medicine purchase: New decision from new Health Minister
2023-11-01
Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirane has issued new directives to Health Sector officials on the purchase of medicines. Instructions haveContinue Reading
Mysterious death of Dinesh Schaffter : Expert committee decision announced
2023-11-01
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ruled that the death of the late businessman Dinesh Schaffter was a crime. The courtContinue Reading
VAT increase: Sajith slams, tells Areas govt should focus
2023-11-01
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadsa has criticized the recent Cabinet decisions on Value-Added Tax (VAT) and electricity tariff revision. MPContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-11-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 01) compared to Tuesday, the Central BankContinue Reading
Blue Lanka Tours wins Sri Lanka’s Leading Tour Operator for the third time by The World Travel Awards
2023-11-01
Blue Lanka Tours has won the award for The Leading Tour Operator in Sri Lanka 2023 by the World TravelContinue Reading
World Bank MD speaks about SL situation after 4 day visit
2023-11-01
World Bank Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde has encouraged the Government of Sri Lanka to stay the course onContinue Reading
New Vice- Chancellor appointed to Sabaragamuwa University
2023-11-01
Professor M. Sunil Shantha of the Department of Economics & Statistics of the Sabaragamuwa University has been appointed as theContinue Reading
Population & Housing Census begins as building No.1 is recorded
2023-11-01
The Population and Housing Census conducted every 10 years has been initiated at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. According toContinue Reading