Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 09), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
COPE Committee: New Chairman appointed
2025-01-09
NPP MP Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera MP was appointed Chairman of the Committee On Public Enterprises (COPE) in parliament.
Newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices formally sworn in
2025-01-09
Two newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices were formally sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (Jan 09).Continue Reading
Electricity bill reduction in the near future or 3 years?
2025-01-09
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has refuted media reports claiming that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is debt-free at present.Continue Reading
PM Harini explains objectives of Govt’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme
2025-01-09
The Clean Sri Lanka programme is not something that should be implemented by force, but rather it should be basedContinue Reading
Rs. 162 million worth of items missing at PMD
2025-01-09
Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to conduct a comprehensive probe and present facts toContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ : Modification accessories factory forced to close
2025-01-09
A factory with a workforce of 80 employees is set to shut down due to the vehicle modification removal programmeContinue Reading
2025 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
2025-01-09
The Appropriation Bill to allocate funds for government expenditure for the 2025 financial year was presented to Parliament today. PrimeContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 09), compared to Wednesday. AtContinue Reading
Court announces punishment for Gnanasara Thera
2025-01-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to 09 months simpleContinue Reading
10 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2025-01-09
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have arrested 10 Indian fishermen on an Indian fishing boat found poaching inContinue Reading
Shootings continue : One injured this morning
2025-01-09
The driver of a three-wheeler has been injured in a shooting reported in the Ahungalla area today. The Police saidContinue Reading
Govt Minister inspects Lotus Tower
2025-01-09
Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, Anura Karunathilake engaged in an inspection tour of the Colombo Lotus Tower yesterday. Continue Reading
Rs. 15 Million daily tax revenue proposal to save the Environment
2025-01-09
The Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the government to implement the tax on single-use plastics as stated inContinue Reading
Five key proposals passed ahead of President’s China visit
2025-01-09
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved 05 proposals related to cooperation with the Government of China in various sectors. Continue Reading
BOI : New US$ 1.06 mn project announced
2025-01-09
FUSION APPAREL (PVT) LTD, the joint venture of Brandix signed an agreement with Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) withContinue Reading
Undial/ hawala systems : More details from COPF
2025-01-09
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has 3 Regulations out of the 4 taken into consideration and an OrderContinue Reading
Can over 65-year-olds get a Passenger Transport driving licence?
2025-01-09
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has clarified that licences for drivers of public transportation will be given until the ageContinue Reading