CEB’s new electricity companies formed; Employees raise concerns
2026-03-09
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees have expressed displeasure over the government’s move to abolish the CEB and establish six newContinue Reading
Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
2026-03-09
Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-dayContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 March), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
CCC hosts SME finance seminar
2026-03-09
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a seminar and panel discussion titled “Access to Finance for SMEs: Understanding GovernmentContinue Reading
Microfinance law sparks criticism from activists
2026-03-09
The passage of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill in Parliament on 4 March has sparked sharp criticism fromContinue Reading
Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply with monthly shipments
2026-03-09
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says it continues monthly imports to ensure an uninterrupted supply for over 4 million domestic usersContinue Reading
Remittances, reserves support Sri Lanka’s external stability: CBSL
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s external sector remains steady with workers’ remittances and reserves showing resilience, according to the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
6 arrested for stealing Rs. 4.2M copper wires from Central Bank building
2026-03-09
The Fort Police states that six employees of a contracting company have been arrested for stealing copper wires worth nearlyContinue Reading
PM Harini in Philippines to attend ADB Women’s Day events
2026-03-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for the Philippines on Sunday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation ofContinue Reading
CCTV footage captures chain-snatching attempt on 18-year-old girl
2026-03-09
CCTV footage has exposed an attempted chain‑snatching in broad daylight, showing a motorcyclist obstructing an 18‑year‑old girl’s scooter on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka better positioned to withstand oil price shocks : CB Governor
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says the country is better positioned to withstand global oil price shocks,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (09 March) compared to lastContinue Reading
Trump vows control over new Iran leader
2026-03-09
United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying thatContinue Reading
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-03-09
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all beenContinue Reading
19 year old arrested over viral reckless motorbike stunt
2026-03-09
The Sri Lanka Police say a 19‑year‑old youth has been arrested in Nawagattegama after a video showing reckless motorcycle ridingContinue Reading
Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
2026-03-09
The UK Government has announced landmark immigration reforms requiring migrants to demonstrate a higher standard of English proficiency if theyContinue Reading
Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building
2026-03-09
At least two people have been killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Kharj city,Continue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-09
Mainly dry weather will prevail over Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in some areas in the afternoon, accordingContinue Reading