Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (04 Aug), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
No RTI chair since March : BASL questions
2025-08-04
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to appoint the remaining member of the RightContinue Reading
Govt employees to receive financial loans to build or renovate homes
2025-08-04
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is working to resolve the housing issue in Sri Lanka within the next 05Continue Reading
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2025-08-04
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces, effective untilContinue Reading
110 persons arrested for drunk driving on Sunday
2025-08-04
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 110 persons for driving under the influence of alcohol during multiple raids conducted acrossContinue Reading
Case against 08 SL fishermen in Madagascar to be taken up today
2025-08-04
The case against eight Sri Lankan fishermen who are detained in Madagascar for engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishingContinue Reading
New Documentary Launched on 1990 Massacre of Hajj Travellers in Kurukkalmadam
2025-08-04
A powerful new documentary titled Killing the Travellers – The Untold Story of the Kurukkalmadam Massacre, 1990, directed by BaazirContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Aug),Continue Reading
National Fishing Vessel Census begins today
2025-08-04
The Department of Fisheries has decided to conduct a census of fishing vessels from today (August 4). According to theContinue Reading
Another wild elephant found dead
2025-08-04
The carcass of a wild elephant has been discovered in a paddy field near the Karametiya Tank, which falls underContinue Reading
Overseas tour : Ranil’s private secretary reports to CID
2025-08-04
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private secretary, Sandra Perera, has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Perera arrivedContinue Reading
ASPI crosses 20,000 mark during morning trade
2025-08-04
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today surpassed the 20,000-point mark for the firstContinue Reading
Two-year-old girl found alive in suitcase in NZ
2025-08-04
A two-year-old girl has been found alive in a suitcase stored in a bus luggage compartment in New Zealand. TheContinue Reading
Heritage Sites : New decision on access for Local and Foreign children
2025-08-04
The Government has approved to allow free access to non-ticketed heritage sites for local children under the age of 18,Continue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-08-04
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, accordingContinue Reading
Brothel disguised as massage center raided in Madivela
2025-08-04
Mirihana Police have raided an alleged brothel operating under the guise of a massage center in the Madivela area onContinue Reading
Man killed in Marawila beachside altercation
2025-08-04
Marawila Police have launched an investigation following a fatal altercation reported on the night of August 3 at the MudukatuwaContinue Reading
Govt says proposal to abolish MPs’ pensions will go ahead
2025-08-04
Trade Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe says the government will proceed with the proposed abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament, reaffirmingContinue Reading
