Official CBSL rates : Major jump in USD, AUD, Pound, Riyal, Dirham
2026-05-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee continues its depreciation against the US Dollar, with the selling rate jumping by Rs. 11 toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading
Train services limited on Kelani Valley Line due to repair work
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate crosses Rs. 350
2026-05-21
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading
42 paintings missing from National Art Gallery, minister tells Parliament
2026-05-21
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed in Parliament today that 42 ancient paintings at theContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister refutes 4,000 vehicle import LC claim
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000Continue Reading
Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger severe food price crisis, FAO warns
2026-05-21
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary shipping disruption but the beginning of a systemic agrifoodContinue Reading
Assets frozen as Borella couple held over drug-linked funds
2026-05-21
A married couple from Borella has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division in connection with long‑running drug traffickingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka promotes Ceylon Tea at International Tea Day event in Türkiye
2026-05-21
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Türkiye, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea Board and BETA Food Industry andContinue Reading
100 things Google announced at I/O 2026
2026-05-21
Google unveiled a sweeping lineup of new AI models, agents, and tools at its I/O 2026 conference, showcasing advances inContinue Reading
PM Harini Amarasuriya delivers OSGA annual lecture at Oxford
2026-05-21
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya, delivered the 2026 Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) Annual LectureContinue Reading
Statue of Cuban national hero José Martí unveiled in Colombo
2026-05-21
A statue of Cuban national hero José Martí was unveiled yesterday in the heart of Colombo, marking a symbolic momentContinue Reading
Video showing Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
2026-05-21
Video showing Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists has sparked searing international condemnation,Continue Reading
Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-05-21
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, as the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island,Continue Reading
US report says 42 aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
2026-05-21
At least 42 United States military aircraft, including fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and drones, were lost or damaged during theContinue Reading
Special attention in upcoming Budget for rural roads, drinking water and waste management
2026-05-20
Special Attention to be given in Upcoming Budget for Rural Roads, Drinking Water Supply and Waste Management • Public RepresentativesContinue Reading
Namal hits back after Court hears claims involving Rajapaksa-Pillayan meeting
2026-05-20
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has responded to allegations made in court linking meetings with TMVP leader Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias PillayanContinue Reading
Melody toffee goes out of stock in India after Modi-Meloni viral video
2026-05-20
A packet of Parle Melody has unexpectedly turned into one of the internet’s biggest talking points after a viral exchangeContinue Reading