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
Trade Unions warn of total shutdown
2023-03-10
Trade Unions have warned of the possibility of a ‘total shutdown’ if the government fails to address its demands beforeContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-03-10
The Sri Lanka rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. TheContinue Reading
New chairpersons appointed to three Parliament Committees
2023-03-10
Three Chairpersons were appointed to Sectoral Oversight Committees in Parliament on Wednesday (08), the Parliament of Sri Lanka said inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets German travellers at ITB in Berlin
2023-03-10
Sri Lanka has made great strides pertaining to its tourism sector during its participation in the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB),Continue Reading
Six SL monks conferred with Honorary Religious Titles in Myanmar
2023-03-10
The Embassy stated that Most Venerable Prof. Kumburugamuwa Vajira Maha Thero, Most Venerable Dr. Ittepana Dhammalankara Mahanayaka Thero, Most VenerableContinue Reading
Significant drop in fuel demand : CPC fuel consumption details
2023-03-10
The Ministry of Energy has shared a breakdown of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) retail and industrial fuel sales recordsContinue Reading
Textbooks printed with Indian assistance formally dispatched
2023-03-10
A consignment of textbooks printed with the support of India at the State Printing Corporation (SPC) was formally dispatched onContinue Reading
SL Rupee depreciates compared to yesterday – CBSL
2023-03-10
The Sri Lankan rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar in comparison to yesterday (09), according to the CentralContinue Reading
Smart Meters to be introduced soon in the Dehiwala – Mt Lavinia areas
2023-03-10
Smart metering is expected to be introduced soon with arrangements being made to launch the pilot project in the DehiwalaContinue Reading
Image of Military with clubs : Army to probe
2023-03-10
The Sri Lanka Army has launched a probe to ascertain if military personnel that were deployed to assist the policeContinue Reading
Parliament Ethics & Privileges : New role for Chamal
2023-03-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Chamal Rajapaksa has been appointed as the Chair of the Committee on Ethics andContinue Reading
Xi Jinping handed unprecedented third term as China’s president
2023-03-10
Xi Jinping has been handed an unprecedented third term as president, capping a rise that has seen him become China’sContinue Reading
Police seek bank order to investigate Rohitha’s stolen credit card
2023-03-10
The Narahenpita Police has launched an investigation into the lost credit card of Rohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former PresidentContinue Reading
CBSL explains relief given during economic crisis
2023-03-10
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states it has implemented several schemes of debt moratoria and concessions to assistContinue Reading