Namal hints at ‘Aragalaya’ as cause for tax increase
2023-10-04
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa says there would not have been an increase in taxes if not for the ‘Aragalaya’ peoples’ protestContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 04) comparedContinue Reading
Asian Games : SL Men lose out on medal contention
2023-10-04
Sri Lanka Men have lost out on the medal contention at the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition after being defeatedContinue Reading
Danushka to file a civil case against the Australian State
2023-10-04
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was recently freed from a sexual assault case in Australia, says he will fileContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya cable car : MP says official blocking project
2023-10-04
The proposed cable car line from Nanu Oya to Nuwara Eliya has been halted due to a Forest Department officialContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several areas today
2023-10-04
The prevailing showery condition in the south-western part of Sri Lanka is expected to continue further, the Department of MeteorologyContinue Reading
SL’s economy expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 – WB
2023-10-03
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 after contracting by 3.8% in 2023, says the WorldContinue Reading
UK’s David Cameron kicks off Port City Colombo’s Global Investment Drive
2023-10-03
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) David Cameron kicked off Port City Colombo’s Global Investment Drive in theContinue Reading
Justice Minister makes serious bribe allegation against Sri Lanka Customs
2023-10-03
Containers consisting of items banned from importation can be cleared for a bribe of around Rs. 5 million, Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Nepal earthquake : No threat to Sri Lanka
2023-10-03
Sri Lanka faces no threat due to the 6.2 magnitude earthquake reported in Nepal today, the National Building Research OrganizationContinue Reading
Injury-hit Sri Lanka turn to resilience after challenging World Cup 2023 build-up
2023-10-03
Sri Lanka have their backs against the wall with key players missing but will hope new match-winners stand up toContinue Reading
Workers’ Remittances : August figures released
2023-10-03
Workers’ remittances have dropped in August 2023 compared to the previous month, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. AsContinue Reading
SP questions move to summon journalists to Parliamentary privilege committee
2023-10-03
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa today questioned the summoning of Neth FM journalists before the Parliament Privileges Committee over allegationsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 03) compared to Monday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
DMC to hold Regional Tsunami Simulation Exercise tomorrow
2023-10-03
A Regional Tsunami Simulation Exercise is scheduled to be held on Wednesday (Oct 04), Deputy Speaker of Parliament MP AjithContinue Reading
EU launches campaign to promote responsible green behaviour in SL
2023-10-03
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Sri Lanka has launched its campaign “Let’s Go Green” in the run up toContinue Reading
Danushka Gunathilaka heads home after trial victory
2023-10-03
Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is set to finally return home from Australia after a period of 11 months afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s External Sector Performance in August 2023
2023-10-03
The merchandise trade deficit widened in August 2023 compared to a year ago led by higher decline in export earningsContinue Reading