CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
PSL 2026 to be played in empty stadiums due to fuel crisis
2026-03-23
Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 league will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, saysContinue Reading
Homagama–Pettah commuters stranded as Private Buses halt services
2026-03-23
Private buses operating on Route No. 138 between Homagama and Pettah withdrew from service today (23), citing rising fuel prices.Continue Reading
Two more SL players granted NOC to play IPL/PSL
2026-03-23
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several players for franchise leagues, with Eshan Malinga andContinue Reading
Kattankudy Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service inaugurated
2026-03-23
The “Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service” in Kattankudy was ceremonially inaugurated on Sunday (22), marking a new step inContinue Reading
Gammanpila says Govt attempting to arrest him over Easter Sunday claims
2026-03-23
Former minister Udaya Gammanpila says the government was attempting to put him in jail on March 27 to prevent hisContinue Reading
Police officer apologises after youth held 9 months over anti-Israel post
2026-03-23
The Supreme Court was informed today (23) that the arrest and prolonged remand of a Mawanella youth under the PreventionContinue Reading
Iran ready to supply oil to Sri Lanka on request
2026-03-23
Iran is ready to assist Sri Lanka at any time, reaffirming its friendship with the country, Iranian Ambassador to SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka still salvaging documents months after Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-23
Nearly four months after Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka in November, officials are still trying to salvage tens of thousandsContinue Reading
Saudi Aramco cuts Asia oil supply for second month in April
2026-03-23
Saudi Aramco has reduced crude oil allocations to Asian buyers for a second month in April, highlighting the growing strainContinue Reading
Uber and PickMe urge Government to allocate higher fuel quotas
2026-03-23
The country’s leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving inContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 316
2026-03-23
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23),Continue Reading
ADB President Masato Kanda begins three‑day visit to Sri Lanka
2026-03-23
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) on a three‑day official visit,Continue Reading
LNG shortage fears grow as Gulf conflict disrupts global supply
2026-03-23
Countries around the world are facing a cliff-edge as the flow of liquefied natural gas from the Gulf comes toContinue Reading
Rs. 800M loss allegations : Arjuna Ranatunga, Dhammika Ranatunga indicted
2026-03-23
Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga were indicted before the ColomboContinue Reading
Israeli settlers carry out series of attacks in occupied West Bank
2026-03-23
Israeli settlers have carried out a series of attacks across the occupied West Bank, setting homes and vehicles on fireContinue Reading
Air Canada flight, firetruck collide at LaGuardia: reports
2026-03-23
An Air Canada flight arriving at LaGuardia Airport in New York City crashed into a firetruck on Sunday night, leavingContinue Reading
Explosions rock Tehran
2026-03-23
Powerful explosions were reported across central, southern and eastern Tehran, with Iranian air defence systems activated throughout the capital, accordingContinue Reading
