New regulations proposed for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
2025-01-08
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) MP Harsha de Silva says the Undial and Hawala money transferringContinue Reading
CBSL publishes Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond
2025-01-08
Publishing its Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says Sri Lanka has made aContinue Reading
Meta announces major policy change to Facebook & Instagram
2025-01-08
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a series of major changes to the company’s moderation policies and practices Tuesday, citing aContinue Reading
Lasantha Wickrematunge : Family hopeful of Justice under NPP Govt
2025-01-08
The family of assassinated Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge has expressed hope that the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government will findContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (Jan 08), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Local Council Elections : Update from Minister
2025-01-08
The Draft Bill for the Amendment of the Local Authorities Elections Act to enable the cancellation of nominations submitted forContinue Reading
IUSF protest in Colombo today : Court order
2025-01-08
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing the Convenor of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) and others fromContinue Reading
“Gem Sri Lanka – 2025” begins in Bentota (Video)
2025-01-08
The “Gem Sri Lanka – 2025” gem and jewellery exhibition was inaugurated this morning (08) at the Cinnamon Bentota BeachContinue Reading
Special train services in Jan & Feb
2025-01-08
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to operate special train services in January and February this year. According to the department,Continue Reading
No approval for Israeli tourists to set up synagogues : PM
2025-01-08
The Government says it has not granted approval for the establishment of ‘Synagogues’ by Israeli tourists in various parts ofContinue Reading
3 more Sri Lanka-descent players join SL football
2025-01-08
Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has strengthened its team by addingContinue Reading
Ranatunga sounds alarm on big three’s shocking plan
2025-01-08
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed serious concerns over reported plans by cricket’s “Big Three” – India, England,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 08), compared to Tuesday.Continue Reading
Driver and conductor in hot water after shocking mid-road drop-off
2025-01-08
Action has been taken against the owner, driver, and conductor of a bus that had dropped off passengers in theContinue Reading
Govt denies involvement amid accusations of IMF criticism censorship
2025-01-08
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) has strongly criticized the Government for allegedly suppressing discussions that challenge its adherenceContinue Reading
Sri Lankan iconic train journey among top 10 train rides in the World
2025-01-08
The Colombo-Badulla train journey in Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 train rides in the World forContinue Reading
School teacher interdicted for leaking exam papers
2025-01-08
The teacher who was responsible for leaking the Grade 06 and 07 third-term examination papers of government schools in theContinue Reading
Rohingya refugees : Sajith appeals to Govt to reconsider deportation
2025-01-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to refrain from acting in an inhumane manner by immediately deportingContinue Reading