Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
2025-07-23
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such asContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 23
2025-07-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus
2025-07-23
The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borneContinue Reading
Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage, who allegesContinue Reading
ADB trims Sri Lanka’s growth outlook for FY2026
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been modestly reduced, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
Reforms : Sri Lanka to introduce module-based education system
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes, Prime Minister andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka must register crypto providers : CB Governor
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka must register cryptocurrency providers as part of its commitment to international anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF)Continue Reading
Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff meets Sri Lankan defence officials
2025-07-23
Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza paid an official visit to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka climbs to 91st in global passport rankings
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka has moved up to 91st place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, improving from 96th last year. SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives jointly promote tourism in Belgium
2025-07-23
The Embassies of Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives jointly promoted their tourism offerings at an event titled “The EnchantingContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear fundamental rights petition by Pillayan
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court today (24) decided to hear a fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister andContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha files case challenging bail rejection
2025-07-23
The Colombo High Court today (24) postponed to July 30 the hearing of a revision petition filed by former MinisterContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Central Bank Governor responds to reports
2025-07-23
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said there are no plans to impose restrictions on vehicle imports, affirming that theContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept. seeks STF & CID support after elephant deaths
2025-07-23
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and Environment Ministry have requested support from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and localContinue Reading
458 Arrested yesterday in Ongoing Anti-Drug Operation
2025-07-23
Security forces in Sri Lanka arrested 458 individuals on July 22 during a series of daily operations targeting drug-related andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (23 July), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Ranil launches Scouts’ Service Month
2025-07-23
The All-Ceylon Scouts Movement, founded by the late Dr. W. Champika Lowe, began its Scout Service and Public Relations MonthContinue Reading
Man arrested with 2 kilos of Kush cannabis
2025-07-23
A stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 12 million was seized in Rajagiriya in a joint raid led byContinue Reading