India, Australia likely to wrap up $100 billion trade pact by December
2023-03-14
India and Australia pledged to conclude a comprehensive trade deal by the end of 2023, eyeing $100 billion in bilateralContinue Reading
Eight distinguished women share their insights to rebuild Sri Lanka’s future
2023-03-14
The third chapter of iLead – an International Women’s Day event jointly organised by NextGenSL and the Friedrich Naumann FoundationContinue Reading
Dollar appreciates : New rates at Commercial Banks
2023-03-14
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14), in comparisonContinue Reading
NCPA proposes infant receiving centres at hospitals
2023-03-14
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has proposed to establish special infant receiving centres at hospitals in all nine provinces,Continue Reading
Two US banks collapse : What happened
2023-03-14
Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares Monday as the federal government raced to reassure Americans thatContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in a few provinces
2023-03-14
The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers will occur in a few provinces in the afternoon or night today. The departmentContinue Reading
Police launch probe to arrest suspect over Rs. 2.6 mn ransom over nude photos
2023-03-13
Police investigations have been launched to apprehend a suspect who had received over Rs. 2.6 million by threatening a womanContinue Reading
Education Minister hints at delay in G.C.E. O/L Examination 2022
2023-03-13
There is a possibility for the next GCE Ordinary Level Examination to be postponed, Minister of Education Prof. Susil PremajayanthaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-03-13
The buying rate of the US Dollar has increased today in comparison to last Friday (10), the Central Bank ofContinue Reading
Calls to reactivate 1.2 million tax files scrapped by Gotabaya’s Govt
2023-03-13
Colombo University’s Management and Finance Faculty Business Economics Department Prof.Nihal Hennayake has called to reactivate nearly 1.2 million tax filesContinue Reading
Gold prices stop plummeting, gains
2023-03-13
The price of gold which had drastically dropped over the last few days has reported an increase today, according toContinue Reading
Warrant issued to arrest MP Wimal Weerawansa
2023-03-13
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered to arrest former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear for a case,Continue Reading
Immigration Dept apologizes to MP Mahindananda
2023-03-13
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has extended its apology to former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over a mishap at theContinue Reading
Today’s exchange rates in Commercial Banks
2023-03-13
The Sri Lankan rupee remains unchanged against the US Dollar in several commercial banks today in comparison to last FridayContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in several areas
2023-03-13
The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers are expected in several areas in the afternoon or night today. The department saidContinue Reading
Indian song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins Oscar award for best song
2023-03-13
Indian film “RRR” got its well-deserved moment in the Oscar spotlight on Sunday night when M.M. Keeravani’s song “Naatu Naatu”Continue Reading
Light For Life Foundation donates Rs 10 million to quake victims in Turkiye
2023-03-13
Colombo-based Light For Life Foundation has made a monetary donation in aid of the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The foundationContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: Central Bank Digital Currencies and Emerging Economies – Part I
2023-03-13
By Kasun Thilina Kariyawasam In a survey conducted by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in 2021, 90% of CentralContinue Reading