Education sector & budget : Several key instructions from President
2025-08-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials of the Ministry of Education to focus on strengthening the school system and reformingContinue Reading
Driving in Expressways : Several key updates
2025-08-29
A gazette notification containing regulations that make it mandatory for passengers traveling in passenger buses on expressways to wear seatContinue Reading
New Rs 2000 note with President AKD’s signature released
2025-08-29
To mark its 75th Anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note todayContinue Reading
2006 assault case : Nimal Lanza remanded
2025-08-29
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza has been remanded until September 12 after being produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court todayContinue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe discharged from Hospital
2025-08-29
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital this afternoon (29), after receiving inpatient treatment. Although discharged,Continue Reading
Thailand’s prime minister removed over leaked phone call
2025-08-29
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, after finding her guilty of ethical misconduct overContinue Reading
Man arrested in Hatton over Rs. 25 Mn fraud
2025-08-29
A 41-year-old resident of Kaduruwela has been arrested by Hatton Police on charges of defrauding multiple individuals of more thanContinue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-08-29
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 12th September.Continue Reading
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