Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Police Minister warns against politicizing Trincomalee dispute
2025-11-18
Minister Ananda Wijepala has warned individuals to refrain from politicizing and creating racial or communal tensions using the recent incidentContinue Reading
Digital payment app UPI launched for Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting India
2025-11-18
A pilot initiative introducing the digital payment facility, UPI One World, for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India was launchedContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pension Entitlements
2025-11-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to present the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to Parliament for its consent. PolicyContinue Reading
Viyaskanth added to Sri Lanka T20I squad
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have included leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in the National Men’s Squad for the T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan.Continue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for 04 provinces
2025-11-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces today.Continue Reading
Gambling Regulatory Authority Act to take effect on Dec 1
2025-11-18
A gazette notification has been issued announcing that the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, will come intoContinue Reading
Foreign Ministry moves to overhaul outdated government websites
2025-11-18
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that measures are being taken to address issues related to the government’s outdatedContinue Reading
Ishara Sewwandi’s arrest reveals political links : Public Security Minister
2025-11-18
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the Police have uncovered links to certain politicians following the arrest of IsharaContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-11-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
GMOA to continue TU action despite meeting with President
2025-11-18
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue with its ongoing trade union action, despite discussions with PresidentContinue Reading
“It’s a false statement”, Politician apologises to PC Ali Sabry for defamation
2025-11-18
Former Chairman of the Nagoda Pradeshiya Sabha Ananda Lanerolle has issued a public apology to former Justice Minister Ali Sabry,Continue Reading
Suitcase with Rs.110 Mn worth of Cannabis found at BIA warehouse
2025-11-18
A suitcase containing over Rs. 110 million worth of Kush cannabis has been discovered in a warehouse at the BandaranaikeContinue Reading
“Country seminar on Sri Lanka” hosted in Luxembourg
2025-11-18
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, which is also accredited to Luxembourg, hosted a “Country Seminar on Sri Lanka” inContinue Reading
Police find sack with narcotics washed ashore in Bentota
2025-11-18
A large sack containing narcotics has been discovered by the Police along the Bentota coastal area. It is reported thatContinue Reading
100 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-11-18
The low-pressure area over the island continues to persist, due to which cloudy skies can be expected over most partsContinue Reading
22-year-old woman killed by husband
2025-11-18
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 22-year-old woman who was found murdered inside a house inContinue Reading
Lawyer Wanninayake declines settlement in incident with constable
2025-11-18
Senior Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has informed court that he cannot enter into mediation over the incident involving a police constableContinue Reading