Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Apr), compared to last week. According toContinue Reading
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded over corruption charge
2025-04-01
Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded in connection with one of three corruption allegations. The ColomboContinue Reading
Borella murder : Shooter sentenced to death
2025-04-01
The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death underworld figure SF Sarath for shooting and killing a person in BorellaContinue Reading
Jailed Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize again
2025-04-01
Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan currently incarcerated, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for theContinue Reading
Three-wheeler unions say can’t reduce price
2025-04-01
The Western Province Threewheel Drivers & Owners Co-Operative Society Colombo says it will not reduce fares, despite the recent revisionContinue Reading
Advance Income Tax on Deposits: What you need to know for 2025
2025-04-01
The Inland Revenue Department has announced that from April 1, 2025, banks and financial institutions must deduct a 10% AdvanceContinue Reading
Kandana church miracle statue stolen
2025-04-01
A miracle statue at the St. Sebastian’s National Shrine in Kandana has been reported stolen. Issuing a statement, the churchContinue Reading
Sajith visits Myanmar & Thailand Embassies to offer condolences
2025-04-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the Myanmar and Thailand embassies in Colombo today to express his sorrow and condolences overContinue Reading
Multi-vehicle collision reported on Southern Expressway
2025-04-01
A multi-vehicle collision was reported near the Gelanigama Interchange on the Southern Expressway this morning. According to the Highway Police,Continue Reading
Govt to aid students affected by elephant intrusions
2025-04-01
The government has decided to provide financial assistance as an encouragement to ensure the uninterrupted education of children from familiesContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-04-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Apr),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka medical team on standby for Myanmar relief work – Minister
2025-04-01
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says a Sri Lankan medical team is on standby to be dispatched for relief effortsContinue Reading
Former Minister Viyalendiran further remanded
2025-04-01
Former Minister S. Viyalendiran, who was arrested over corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 08 April 2025. Viyalendiran wasContinue Reading
Govt rejects Wijeyadasa’s claim on Deshabandu NCM
2025-04-01
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected former minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s claims that the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) presented to Parliament againstContinue Reading
Minister eyes development plans for Kahatagaha Graphite Mines
2025-04-01
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, has explored development opportunities of the state-owned Kahatagaha Graphite Mines located inContinue Reading
May 09 unrest : Report to name Rajapaksa compensated for unowned house
2025-04-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that a Rajapaksa had received compensation for a house in the Sevanagala area, whichContinue Reading
About 100 mm of rain expected in several privicnes today
2025-04-01
The atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka for the next few days,Continue Reading
Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people
2025-04-01
Up to 298,000 people are expected to be killed in Japan due mainly to a tsunami and building collapses ifContinue Reading
