Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 17) compared to Monday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka commemorates Rural Women’s Day 2023
2023-10-17
A commemorative event took place in Polonnaruwa on Monday with the participation of over 300 women across 07 districts, toContinue Reading
Israel-Palestine conflict : 03 updates on affected Sri Lankans
2023-10-17
Two Sri Lankan women have been kidnapped at the Israel–Jordan border, it was reported. According to NewsFirst, Sri Lankan AmbassadorContinue Reading
Danishka Gunathilaka’s International Cricket Ban lifted
2023-10-17
Media Release. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that the Independent Inquiry Committee appointed by SLC,which was tasked withContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 17)Continue Reading
Sextuplets born at Castle Street Hospital
2023-10-17
The Castle Street Hospital in Colombo has announced the birth of sextuplets today. Hospital sources said a woman from RagamaContinue Reading
Ali Zahir Moulana takes oaths as an MP
2023-10-17
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Batticaloa District member Ali Zahir Moulana took oaths as a Member of Parliament today. MoulanaContinue Reading
Overseas job scam : Woman arrested for defrauding nearly Rs. 4.2 Mn
2023-10-17
A 46-year-old woman has been arrested for defrauding nearly Rs. 4.2 million from the public promising overseas employment. The PoliceContinue Reading
29-year-old killed in Kirulapone: Brother arrested
2023-10-17
A 29-year-old resident of Kirulapone has been murdered after being attacked with a knife yesterday. The Police stated that theContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa calls on the Palestinian Ambassador
2023-10-17
The war situation between Israel and Palestine should be resolved through negotiations to ensure the safety of the lives ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Weather : Five key updates
2023-10-17
Many roads in Colombo, including Maradana are reportedly inundated due to heavy rains experienced in the area. Severe traffic congestionContinue Reading
ICC Cricket World Cup points table
2023-10-16
Notice for school students in Bandarawela education zone
2023-10-16
The Education Ministry has decided to allow school students in the Bandarawela education zone, staying at a relative’s house orContinue Reading
Navy seizes large drug haul worth over Rs. 94 Mn
2023-10-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large haul of drugs worth over Rs. 94 million in the beach areaContinue Reading
09 yr old student injured after wall collapses in a primary school
2023-10-16
A 09-year-old boy has been injured after a wall collapsed in a primary school in the Wijerama area in NawinnaContinue Reading
Nearly 800 schools built in distant regions closed – PM
2023-10-16
Education officials should focus deeply on protecting and preserving schools instead of closing schools, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said. TheContinue Reading
HRCSL to launch guidelines on protection of human rights defenders
2023-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCLS) has announced plans to release a set of guidelines and recommendations onContinue Reading
Fuel QR system : Clarification from minister
2023-10-16
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has refuted reports claiming a discussion has been held to re-introduce the NationalContinue Reading