Japan grants US$ 2.5 Mn to strengthen Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts
2025-07-01
The Government of Japan has extended a grant of US$ 2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support a three-year projectContinue Reading
Foreign employment in 13 countries : New regulation from today
2025-07-01
New regulations introduced by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for all Sri Lankans seeking foreign employment inContinue Reading
Youth abducted & Murdered : Brother reveals what happened
2025-07-01
The brother of the victim, who was shot dead in Kahawatta yesterday, has alleged that the murder had taken placeContinue Reading
Bribery Com reveals why Ex-Motor Chief, 2 others arrested
2025-07-01
Three individuals, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic, Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been arrested by theContinue Reading
Former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Arrested
2025-07-01
Former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic, Nishantha Weerasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
VFS Scam : SC awaits sentencing, Govt accused of protecting key figures
2025-07-01
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, who has been in remand custody for over 10 months, onContinue Reading
Thai Court suspends prime minister amid Cambodian dispute
2025-07-01
Thailand’s embattled prime minister was suspended from duty Tuesday and could face dismissal pending an ethics probe over a leakedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 July), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
WhatsApp scams increasing : Police notice for public
2025-07-01
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public of a financial scam being carried out by persons hacking personal WhatsAppContinue Reading
Release of 323 containers : Minister assures action against officials
2025-07-01
Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake says that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against officials found to be linkedContinue Reading
No bail for former SriLankan Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe
2025-07-01
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, has been further remanded until 15 July 2025. He was further remanded afterContinue Reading
Local councils : NPP secures 219, Opposition holds 87
2025-07-01
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established control in over 219 local government institutions across Sri Lanka, it was reported.Continue Reading
“Learnt a lot from Ranil” Ex Treasury Secretary praises RW & AKD
2025-07-01
Former Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana has credited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for making tough decisions to stabilize Sri Lanka’s economyContinue Reading
Amended laws to prohibit child begging enforced from today
2025-07-01
The Cabinet approved amendments to existing laws enabling a complete ban on several forms of child labour, previously allowed underContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 July),Continue Reading
Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens introduced
2025-07-01
The special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the budget for the year 2025, comes into effectContinue Reading
Sri Lanka External Sector Performance: 11 key updates
2025-07-01
Sri Lanka : EXTERNAL SECTOR PERFORMANCE SUMMARY – May 2025 ❖ The monthly current account recorded surpluses in all monthsContinue Reading
No change in gas prices of both Litro and Laugfs
2025-07-01
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says that its LP gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of July. Accordingly, theContinue Reading