Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (23 July), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Ranil launches Scouts’ Service Month
2025-07-23
The All-Ceylon Scouts Movement, founded by the late Dr. W. Champika Lowe, began its Scout Service and Public Relations MonthContinue Reading
Man arrested with 2 kilos of Kush cannabis
2025-07-23
A stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 12 million was seized in Rajagiriya in a joint raid led byContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 July),Continue Reading
Strong winds : High Risk Alert for 14 districts
2025-07-23
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’
2025-07-23
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added toContinue Reading
Sajith calls for white paper on education reforms, ahead of debate
2025-07-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to present a white paper on proposed education reforms, stating that aContinue Reading
Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & Airport: New move from President
2025-07-23
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Irregularities within SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport andContinue Reading
Man kills lover, injures her parents, dies by suicide
2025-07-23
A 31-year-old man stormed into a house in Marangala, Padiyathalawa early this morning (July 23) and fatally slit the throatContinue Reading
SC rules 2022 Emergency declaration by Ranil violated fundamental rights
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the islandwide State of Emergency declared on July 17, 2022 by then Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
2025-07-23
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried outContinue Reading
Speaker outlines IGP’s removal procedure
2025-07-23
Speaker Jagath Wickramarathne today informed Parliament of the steps that will follow the committee’s recommendation to remove Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President pays final respects to Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera
2025-07-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera, Anunayake of theContinue Reading
Trump announces Japan trade deal with 15% tariff on imports
2025-07-23
US President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Japan on Tuesday. Under the new terms, the US will place aContinue Reading
Man dies in house fire in Narahenpita
2025-07-23
A 50-year-old man succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that broke out early morning today (July 23) at aContinue Reading
High-powered motorbikes smuggled duty-free : Suspect arrested
2025-07-23
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in the Himmaliya area of Wariyapola on July 22 for the illegal possession of fourContinue Reading
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
2025-07-23
Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found thatContinue Reading
Central Bank keeps Overnight Policy Rate Unchanged
2025-07-23
The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at itsContinue Reading
