Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (17 Apr), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Schoolboy dies in tragic accident during Avurudu celebrations
2025-04-17
A school student was reported dead after falling off a greased tree during Avurudu celebrations held in the Elpitiya area.Continue Reading
Police seize Rs. 15m worth of Kerala Cannabis from a house
2025-04-17
The Kilinochchi Police has seized 86 kilos of Kerala Cannabis, valued at Rs. 15 million, from a house in theContinue Reading
Two teenagers missing while bathing in Panadura Sea
2025-04-17
Two teenagers from Bandaragama are reported missing after being swept away by a wave while bathing in the seas offContinue Reading
Recent cybersecurity incidents : DTA highlights risk
2025-04-17
In light of recent cybersecurity incidents that have garnered significant public attention, the Digital Trust Alliance (DTA) has reaffirmed itsContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-04-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17 Apr),Continue Reading
Two U-18 female athletes lose out on medals due to major blunder
2025-04-17
Two young female Sri Lankan athletes have been disqualified from their sprint event due to not arriving on time forContinue Reading
Sacred Tooth Relic Exposition : Police traffic & security plans
2025-04-17
The Sri Lanka Police has announced special security and traffic plans in view of the special exposition of the SacredContinue Reading
Tense situation at Bandaragama Hospital last night
2025-04-17
A tense situation was reported at the Bandaragama Divisional Hospital yesterday following the death of an individual due to aContinue Reading
German doctor charged with 15 counts of murder
2025-04-17
Prosecutors in Berlin charged a doctor with 15 counts of murder on Wednesday, alleging that he administered lethal doses ofContinue Reading
GovPay traffic fines : First objection from Postal unions
2025-04-17
Sri Lanka’s Postal Department has reportedly suffered a significant revenue loss due to the introduction of the GovPay payment gatewayContinue Reading
Vat changes : 8 key updates for Tax payers
2025-04-17
Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 04 of 2025, has been certified on April 11, 2025 and important changes fromContinue Reading
Vat on Digital Services : New update
2025-04-17
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 04 of 2025, certified on April 11, introduces VAT on digital services providedContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2025-04-17
Mainly fair weather conditions are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in a fewContinue Reading
Vat exemptions : Two key updates
2025-04-17
The Sri Lankan government has enacted the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 04 of 2025, introducing significant tax exemptionsContinue Reading
Only 10 MPs had 100% Budget attendance—Just 3 from Govt
2025-04-16
According to Manthri.lk, only 10 Members of Parliament recorded 100% attendance across all 27 budget-related sittings held between 17 FebruaryContinue Reading
Video shows child steering car on Southern Expressway
2025-04-16
Video footage has emerged of a child driving a vehicle on the Southern Expressway. The child is seen steering theContinue Reading
US tariffs : Another message from Ranil to Govt
2025-04-16
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lanka has many issues to address regarding the US tariffs, despite President Donald TrumpContinue Reading