CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Thursday, while the US DollarContinue Reading
Govt to save Rs. 5.7 billion through price regulation of 13 medicines – NMRA
2026-10-02
The government is expected to save approximately Rs. 5.7 billion through the price regulation of 13 types of medicines orderedContinue Reading
75 Sri Lankan Army personnel participate in counter-terrorism exercise in Russia
2026-10-02
A 75-member Sri Lanka Army contingent has successfully participated in a joint counter-terrorism military exercise with the Russian Armed ForcesContinue Reading
Police Sergeant suspended following viral bribery video
2026-10-02
A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwathuhiripitiya Police Station has been suspended from service following allegations that he solicited aContinue Reading
Update : Lanka Metro rejects official’s claim on weekend private bus hire
2026-10-02
Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd has officially denied claims that its Metro buses will be made available for private hire,Continue Reading
Police to step up security at 24 Colombo apartment complexes amid drug trafficking concerns
2026-10-02
Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has decided to strengthen security measures at 24 apartmentContinue Reading
Rs. 22 billion Uma Oya Development Project to benefit 5,000 families
2026-10-02
The Kuda Oya Reservoir, constructed in the Kirindi Oya Valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was officiallyContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Saturday
2026-10-02
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka will remain closed tomorrow (03), in view of World Temperance Day, the Excise DepartmentContinue Reading
Sajith discusses renewable energy investment opportunities with French Ambassador
2026-10-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has highlighted the potential for France, including through its development agency, the French Development Agency (AFD),Continue Reading
Meet Momo! Dehiwala Zoo unveils name of Hippo calf
2026-10-02
The Nile hippopotamus calf recently born at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially been named ‘Momo’, following a special namingContinue Reading
678,000 driving licences awaiting printing as authorities move to double capacity
2026-10-02
Around 678,000 driving licences are currently awaiting printing in Sri Lanka, officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have revealed.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), comparedContinue Reading
20 Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka amid US sanctions – WSJ
2026-10-02
Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers are reportedly stranded approximately 15 miles off Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast, with several vesselsContinue Reading
Govt plans to simplify tax system, remove additional Customs levies from 2027
2026-10-02
The government plans to introduce a simplified tax system from 2027, including the gradual removal of additional taxes imposed alongsideContinue Reading
Elon Musk says Instagram is an app for girls
2026-10-02
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again taken aim at Instagram, declaring that the social media platform is “for girls.”Continue Reading
Govt approves record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary loans for 2026 – Deputy Minister
2026-10-02
The government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, marking the highest allocation of its kindContinue Reading
Bandula Gunawardena appears before Bribery Commission
2026-10-02
Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (02), followingContinue Reading
New import quality standards for car and three-wheeler tyres from January 2027
2026-10-02
The government has introduced new standardisation and quality control requirements for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres used inContinue Reading