Dollar-Rupee rates at banks today
2023-05-04
The Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today in comparison to yesterdayContinue Reading
President leaves for UK, New acting Finance Minister appointed
2023-05-04
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has been sworn in as the Acting Minister of Finance. His appointment comes afterContinue Reading
SL apparel sector : Bad news this year
2023-05-04
Sri Lanka’s apparel export earnings could slump by $1 billion this year, a top industry expert said on Wednesday, asContinue Reading
Another Indian airline goes bankrupt
2023-05-04
Eighteen-year-old Indian airline, Go First, has gone bankrupt, following the same fate as Jet Airways, the country’s first private carrier.Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several areas today
2023-05-04
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Continue Reading
Attack on President Ranil’s residence: J. Sri Ranga granted bail
2023-05-04
Former Member of Parliament J. Sri Ranga was granted bail on May 3, 2023, after being accused of participating inContinue Reading
Governing Council of the President’s Fund meets after four year hiatus
2023-05-04
The Governing Council of the President’s Fund met at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, markingContinue Reading
New agreement signed with Emirates to promote Sri Lanka
2023-05-04
Sri Lanka Tourism has signed an agreement with Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as an ideal destination to travelers. TheContinue Reading
Two, including child killed in Weligama train accident
2023-05-03
Two persons, including a child, have been reported dead in a train accident in the Weligama area today. The PoliceContinue Reading
Presidential Educational Scholarship Program 2023 commences
2023-05-03
The President’s Fund and the Ministry of Education jointly implemented a scholarship program for students who excelled in the GCEContinue Reading
Teenage boy opens fire at Belgrade school, killing 9
2023-05-03
At least nine people are dead and seven others are wounded after a shooting at a school in Serbia’s capitalContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-05-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today in comparison to yesterday (02), the Central BankContinue Reading
Electricity price to be revised in July
2023-05-03
Electricity prices will be reviewed and revised by July 2023, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated. Taking toContinue Reading
Popular Tamil actor Manobala passes away
2023-05-03
Renowned Indian actor Manobala passed away on Wednesday after suffering from a liver-related ailment, Cinema Express reported. The 69-year-old wasContinue Reading
PC interdicted for dancing while on duty
2023-05-03
A Police Constable has been interdicted for having danced on stage during a musical show held during a New YearContinue Reading
Belarus Police probe death of Sri Lankan medical student
2023-05-03
The Police in Belarus have commenced investigations into the death of a 24-year-old Sri Lankan medical student of the GrodnoContinue Reading
Gas price reduced: New rates announced
2023-05-03
Price of a Litro LP Gas 12.5kg cylinder reduced by Rs.100 with effect from midnight today & the new priceContinue Reading
Finance Commission : Three new members appointed
2023-05-03
Three new members were appointed to the Finance Commission on the directive of President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the recommendation ofContinue Reading