CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (25), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya records country’s lowest temperature at 7.8°C
2026-03-25
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has reported that the minimum temperature for today (25) was recorded at 7.8°C in NuwaraContinue Reading
Oil prices tumble back below $100 on ceasefire optimism
2026-03-25
Oil prices fell sharply in early asian trade on Wednesday, with both major benchmarks dropping more than 5% as tradersContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate drops to Rs. 316 in most banks
2026-03-25
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25), withContinue Reading
Israel urges UNICEF to condemn Iran missile attacks on children
2026-03-25
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally appealed to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to condemn what it describesContinue Reading
Two‑day‑old baby’s body found in Meegaswewa
2026-03-25
Police in Meegaswewa have launched an investigation following the discovery of a baby’s body in the Palliyagodella area on TuesdayContinue Reading
Canada, France warn Israel against occupying Southern Lebanon
2026-03-25
Canada has said that it “strongly condemns” Israel’s plans to occupy southern Lebanon and warned that Lebanese sovereignty and territorialContinue Reading
US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children
2026-03-25
A jury in the United States has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375m for harming children’s mental healthContinue Reading
Remains of Covid‑era missing couple found in Colombo after six years
2026-03-25
The bodies of a married couple who went missing during the Covid period six years ago were recovered on TuesdayContinue Reading
US-Israel war against Iran is ‘violation of international law’ – German president
2026-03-25
The German president on Tuesday sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and his launchContinue Reading
Woman arrested over viral Python dance video released on bail
2026-03-25
A woman who appeared in a viral video dancing with a python has been arrested by the Department of WildlifeContinue Reading
Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war
2026-03-25
The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, a person briefed on the contours of the proposal saidContinue Reading
Central Bank maintains Overnight Policy Rate at the current level
2026-03-25
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current levelContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-25
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Suspicious oil trading spike before Trump Iran announcement
2026-03-25
Oil traders placed hundreds of millions of dollars in bets just minutes before US President Donald Trump announced the postponementContinue Reading
Trump approval rating hits lowest since return to White House – Reuters
2026-03-25
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since returning to the White House, according toContinue Reading
IPL : RCB sold for USD 1.78 billion
2026-03-24
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has reportedly been sold to a consortium including the Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group,Continue Reading
West Asia crisis : PM Modi holds talks with President AKD
2026-03-24
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the evolving situation in WestContinue Reading