Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Dec 17), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Archchuna disqualified to be MP ? : Quo Warranto application filed
2024-12-17
A Quo Warranto application has been filed against Jaffna district MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan seeking his disqualification as an MP.Continue Reading
Govt to save Rs. 1.2 bn by reviewing security for former presidents
2024-12-17
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the government expects to save Rs. 1,200 million in taxpayer money following aContinue Reading
Update on emergency exercise scheduled at Ratmalana Airport
2024-12-17
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited has announced a “Full-Scale Airport Emergency Exercise” scheduled to take place atContinue Reading
Chief of Russia’s nuclear protection forces killed
2024-12-17
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter has killed a senior general in charge of nuclear protection forces in Moscow,Continue Reading
India visit : President invokes blessings at Bodh Gaya
2024-12-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on his first official state visit to India offered prayers at the historic MahabodhiContinue Reading
Average daily electricity supply disconnections on the rise
2024-12-17
The average daily electricity supply disconnections have risen from 2,660 last year to 3,443 this year, according to Electricity Consumers’Continue Reading
Medical ethics : Govt says cannot reveal COVID cremation records
2024-12-17
MP Rauff Hakeem called on the government to maintain and release records of individuals cremated during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularlyContinue Reading
Four Russians including children rescued from drowning
2024-12-17
Four Russian nationals, including two children, were rescued from drowning in the seas off Hikkaduwa by police lifeguard officers onContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 17), compared to Monday.Continue Reading
PUCSL consultations on electricity tariff revision begins today
2024-12-17
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) public consultations regarding a proposal by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) toContinue Reading
Dilith proposes to do away with professional titles in Parliament
2024-12-17
MP Dilith Jayaweera has proposed that professional titles such as Doctor or Professor should no longer be used in ParliamentContinue Reading
Four new MPs sworn in
2024-12-17
Four new Members of Parliament, including one from the New Democratic Front (NDF) and three from the Samagi Jana BalawegayaContinue Reading
Air Astana launches direct flights connecting Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka
2024-12-17
Air Astana officially commenced operations to Sri Lanka for the winter 2024/2025 season, with its inaugural flight arriving at BandaranaikeContinue Reading
India visit : President promotes investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
2024-12-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day state visit to India, participated in discussions with leading Indian business representativesContinue Reading
Gazette published confirming Speaker’s resignation
2024-12-17
The official Gazette notification confirming the resignation of Asoka Ranwala as Speaker of Parliament has been issued, signed by SecretaryContinue Reading
Weather : Rain, strong winds across Sri Lanka
2024-12-17
Rainfall and strong winds are likely across multiple provinces in Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. The low-pressure systemContinue Reading
President renews Sri Lanka’s bid to join BRICS
2024-12-16
Sri Lanka has renewed its interest in joining BRICS, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conveying the country’s aspirations during hisContinue Reading
