5 key insights from Sri Lanka’s 2023 Provincial GDP Report
2024-12-20
The Western Province retained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy in 2023, accounting for 43.7% ofContinue Reading
Pro-Palestine protest opposite US Embassy
2024-12-20
A protest was staged opposite the United States Embassy in Colombo today, calling for the end of conflict in theContinue Reading
President’s Fund : Dayasiri gives clarification
2024-12-20
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera has called out Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa for claiming that he was among politicians who hadContinue Reading
Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 Airline
2024-12-20
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, moreContinue Reading
Former MP arrested over financial fraud allegations
2024-12-20
Former Parliamentarian Kulasingam Dhileeban has been arrested on allegations of financial fraud. It is reported that he has been arrestedContinue Reading
ETCA : FM says no agreement signed or implemented
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that discussions on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India are ongoing,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Dec), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Australia court ruling : “Himalee not wrong” – FM Vijitha
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka’s former Deputy High Commissioner to Australia Himalee Arunatilaka has not engaged in anyContinue Reading
SLC votes cut down on constitutional amendment
2024-12-20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that it has introduced a substantial reduction in the total number of voting membersContinue Reading
Lanka T10 team match-fixing : Galle owner bailed
2024-12-20
The owner of the Galle Marvels team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested over allegations of match-fixing,Continue Reading
Vass Gunawardena’s death sentence confirmed
2024-12-20
The Colombo High Court today announced that the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has upheld its previous ruling confirming theContinue Reading
20 institutions being investigated over prohibited schemes
2024-12-20
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes, whichContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 20), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
ADB signs US$ 150 mn agreement with CEB
2024-12-20
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Thursday to provide US$ 150Continue Reading
World Bank briefed on 4 key issues faced by Sri Lankan industries
2024-12-20
Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has engaged in a discussion with the Country Manager of theContinue Reading
Presidential pardon granted by Maithri : Royal Park murderer missing
2024-12-20
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has been informed that investigations are underway to locate Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who wasContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka : Who are the 18-member task force members?
2024-12-20
A Gazette notification has been issued establishing a Presidential Task Force to implement the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Weather alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2024-12-20
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in someContinue Reading