CBSL presents new Rs. 2000 commemorative note to President
2025-08-29
A new commemorative Rs. 2000 banknote was presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today to mark the 75th Anniversary ofContinue Reading
Western Province trials electric boats to clean Beira Lake
2025-08-29
The Western Province has commenced initial trials of fully electric, solar-powered waste-collecting boats on the Beira Lake, Governor Hanif YusoofContinue Reading
Oil prices fall on demand concerns but head for weekly gain
2025-08-29
Oil prices declined on Friday, though they remain on track to register a weekly gain. The market is navigating opposingContinue Reading
Abduction case : Athuraliye Rathana Thera remanded
2025-08-29
Former MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera was remanded until September 12th by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today. Police were searching forContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
ICC, Google announce partnership to elevate women’s cricket
2025-08-29
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a landmark women’s-only global partnership with Google on Friday. The collaboration will lead toContinue Reading
Bribery case : Rajitha Senaratne remanded until 09th September
2025-08-29
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has been remanded until 09 September by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. Senaratne, who was evading arrestContinue Reading
Former MP Nimal Lanza arrested over assault incident
2025-08-29
Former MP Nimal Lanza has been arrested by the Kochchikade Police today. Lanza was arrested after he had surrendered toContinue Reading
Historic day at Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-08-29
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 21,000-point threshold today. According to theContinue Reading
Indonesia arrests show NPP Govt’s firm policy against organized crime : Minister
2025-08-29
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says the successful capture of several leading underworld criminals in Indonesia is aContinue Reading
Govt plans fingerprint machines in every state institution
2025-08-29
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government says steps will be taken to install fingerprint machines inContinue Reading
20 out of 75 underworld criminals overseas arrested : Police Minister
2025-08-29
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, says red warrants have been issued for approximately 75 organized and underworld criminals currentlyContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 Aug),Continue Reading
Ranil court protest : Police to initiate legal action against protesters
2025-08-29
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the protest that was staged near the Fort Magistrate’s Court duringContinue Reading
HC remands Rajitha until being produced before Colombo Court
2025-08-29
The Colombo High Court today ordered former Minister Rajitha Senaratne to be remanded until he is presented before the ColomboContinue Reading
Health Minister meets Indian counterparts, discusses Primary care, Pharma supply
2025-08-29
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa called on the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road development commences
2025-08-29
Development work on the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road in Battaramulla was officially launched on Thursday (28), under the aegis ofContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha Senaratne appears in court
2025-08-29
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been evading arrest over the past few days, has arrived before the Colombo HighContinue Reading
