Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 May), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves to legalize virtual court appearances
2025-05-23
A legal framework enabling virtual court appearances and remote testimony is being introduced under a new amendment to Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
NEXT factory closure : Management assures compensation, job assistance
2025-05-23
Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe told Parliament today that the management of the closed Katunayake apparel factory has pledged toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition gets underway
2025-05-23
“Tourism Renaissance 2025” (Sancharaka Udawa 2025), Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition, was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference HallContinue Reading
Largest batch to be inducted into Sri Lanka’s nursing service
2025-05-23
The presentation of appointment letters to 3147 people recruited into the nursing service in the country is scheduled to beContinue Reading
Angelo Mathews to retire from Test Cricket
2025-05-23
My dear friends and family, With a grateful heart and unforgettable memories. It is time for me to say goodbyeContinue Reading
NPP MP to head Parliamentary Committee on Health, Media & Women’s Empowerment
2025-05-23
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe has been elected Chairman of the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health,Continue Reading
Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera arrested
2025-05-23
The Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera has been arrested by the Police today. Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Amber alerts issued to 21 districts
2025-05-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and the Batticaloa and AmparaContinue Reading
Miss World : Sri Lanka’s Anudi among 20 finalists, tops Asia segment
2025-05-23
Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara has advanced to the 20 finalists of the Head to Head Challenge at the 72nd MissContinue Reading
Bus Modernisation : WP Task Force makes key decisions
2025-05-23
The Western Province Bus Sector Modernisation Task Force has reviewed and endorsed the roadmap for reform, aligning with the government’sContinue Reading
SC backs Dilrukshi : PCoI recommendations quashed
2025-05-23
The Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruled that the findings and recommendations issued by a Presidential Commission investigating political victimization (PCoI)Continue Reading
Lawyer arrested for sexually harassing HC Judge via Facebook
2025-05-23
A lawyer from Chilaw has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for allegedly sending sexually harassing text messagesContinue Reading
New decision on Polhena Beach car park
2025-05-23
Minister Sunil Handunneththi has issued instructions to temporarily halt the collection of parking fees from local and foreign tourists visitingContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has largely appreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23Continue Reading
British woman caught with cannabis alleges poor treatment at Sri Lanka Prison
2025-05-23
A woman from south London, facing years locked in a Sri Lankan jail after being caught with £1.2 million worthContinue Reading
Gold-plated T-56 : Former Minister arrested
2025-05-23
Former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake has been arrested in Colombo, the Police said. According to the Police, the formerContinue Reading
Parliament to investigate Dayasiri’s behaviour
2025-05-23
A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara’s behaviour in Parliament recently, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced.Continue Reading