Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-06-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (20) in comparison to yesterday, according to theContinue Reading
Foreign job scam : Police arrest suspect for defrauding Rs 100 Mn
2023-06-20
An individual has been arrested for defrauding over Rs. 100 million from aspirant job seekers by promising jobs in EuropeanContinue Reading
India & Sri Lanka to expedite smart classrooms project for 200 schools
2023-06-20
Sri Lanka and India have exchanged diplomatic notes to fast-track the implementation of the Establishment of Modern Computer Labs andContinue Reading
Buy insurance from registered companies – IRCSL
2023-06-20
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has urged the public to purchase insurance policies only from registered insuranceContinue Reading
Prices of bakery products, including bread reduced
2023-06-20
The price of several bakery items, including bread, has been reduced, the Bakery Owners’ Association announced today. According to theContinue Reading
India seeks import duty relaxations for basmati rice in FTA with UK
2023-06-20
India may be seeking a reduction in import duties on some basmati rice varieties from the UK as part ofContinue Reading
US drug shortage a shot in the arm for Indian pharmaceutical companies
2023-06-20
Drug shortages in the US are at an all-time high, and price erosion has stabilised, which could benefit Indian pharmaceuticalContinue Reading
SL Govt welcomes inclusion in UK GSP scheme
2023-06-20
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to include Sri Lanka as a beneficiary country under theContinue Reading
Net direct tax collection rises 11 pc to Rs 3.80 lakh cr, so for in FY24: FinMin
2023-06-20
The Central government mopped up Rs 3.80 lakh crore in April-June 17 of fiscal 2023-24 as direct tax, net ofContinue Reading
Ahead of Modi’s US visit, Nasa wants India to join lunar mission
2023-06-20
Aiming to expand space explorations to Mars and beyond, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officials are mulling ropingContinue Reading
Modi-Biden bonhomie boosts India-US strategic proximity
2023-06-20
Ties between nations are shaped by mutual interests, common aims and worries but the understanding that emerges out of policyContinue Reading
iPhone exports from India swell to record Rs 10,000 crore in May
2023-06-20
iPhone exports from India touched a record ₹10,000 crore in May, boosting the outward shipments of smartphones from the countryContinue Reading
Import tax on Cement increased
2023-06-20
The government has revised the import tax imposed on cement, with an increase in prices effective from June 17. AccordingContinue Reading
20 killed in gun violence this year: Police dept
2023-06-20
A total of 34 shooting incidents have been reported in Sri Lanka during the first six months of this year.Continue Reading
Notice for drivers : Special Islandwide Police Operation from August
2023-06-20
An islandwide special Police operation is to be launched from August 01 to apprehend persons driving under the influence ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate increases at banks today
2023-06-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar at a few commercial banks in Sri Lanka todayContinue Reading
Sri Dalada Maligawa arrest : Lorry driver & assistant released
2023-06-20
The driver of a lorry and his assistant who were arrested for the possession of thirty-one (31) empty bullet casingsContinue Reading
Domestic credit optimization, no final decision yet
2023-06-20
The government has not made a final decision yet regarding domestic credit optimization, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe clarifiedContinue Reading