CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates sharply against US Dollar
2026-05-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (May 25), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Shashi Weerawansa passport case fixed for July 24 hearing
2026-05-25
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today fixed July 24 for the further trial of a case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, wifeContinue Reading
Special security plan in place for Hajj festival
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka Police said special security and traffic arrangements will be in place islandwide for the Hajj festival on MayContinue Reading
Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns against misleading economic claims
2026-05-25
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public against misleading statements on money printing, money supply andContinue Reading
Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
2026-05-25
A streetlight right out in front of your house can make it easier to safely get in the door atContinue Reading
War memorial incident: Wimal Weerawansa granted bail
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arrivingContinue Reading
Governance must follow institutional framework : Minister Lal Kantha
2026-05-25
Minister K. D. Lal Kantha says that governance depends on an already established structure and that it cannot be changedContinue Reading
India donates 134 single-cabs to Sri Lanka Police
2026-05-25
The Government of India has officially handed over 134 single-cab vehicles to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for use by theContinue Reading
GCE O/L Results 2025 (2026) – Doenets.lk Department of Examination
2026-05-25
The Department of Examinations has announced that the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are scheduled to beContinue Reading
Weather alert : Lightning advisory issued to 20 districts
2026-05-25
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province, and the Ampara and BatticaloaContinue Reading
China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission
2026-05-25
China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday (May 24), which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year inContinue Reading
Oil slips 5% on hopes of US-Iran deal
2026-05-25
Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday (May 25) on optimism that the United States and Iran were moving closerContinue Reading
IPL : Travis Head’s wife abused online after Virat Kohli incident
2026-05-25
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) contest might have been a dead-rubber form the IPL 2026 playoffs qualificationContinue Reading
War memorial incident : Wimal Weerawansa arrested
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement. In aContinue Reading
Three Chinese nationals arrested with Rs. 6.6 Mn worth of cigarettes at BIA
2026-05-25
Customs officers at Katunayake Airport have arrested three Chinese businessmen for attempting to smuggle a large stock of foreign‑made cigarettesContinue Reading
LPL player draft on June 1st : Five key updates
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the player draft for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held onContinue Reading
Today’s Dollar rate: USD selling rate drops further
2026-05-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further today (25) against the US Dollar, compared to last Friday, with commercial banks loweringContinue Reading
Rupee to recover? BMI predicts major Sri Lanka rebound
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka’s rupee is expected to recover from its recent decline by the end of 2026 as global oil pricesContinue Reading