Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16 Sept), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Bribery probe nets housing officer in Galle
2025-09-16
A housing development officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on briberyContinue Reading
09-hour water cut in Colombo & suburbs on Thursday
2025-09-16
A 09-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Colombo from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on ThursdayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves completion of Kohuwala, Getambe flyovers
2025-09-16
The proposal on the completion of the remaining work on the Kohuwala flyover in Colombo and the resumption of theContinue Reading
Committee appointed to study voting rights for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-09-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to study particulars relevant to amending and formulating lawsContinue Reading
Held for 9 months under PTA with no proof : Muhammad Suhail acquitted
2025-09-16
Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student who was arrested and detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over anContinue Reading
CEB employees to escalate TU action
2025-09-16
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) says the work-to-rule trade union action launched in protest against the government’s decisionContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested for operating drone near Dalada Maligawa
2025-09-16
A Chinese national has been taken into custody by the Sri Dalada Maligawa Police Station for allegedly using a droneContinue Reading
Navy finds six victims of human smuggling
2025-09-16
Six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment in the sea area off Sand Dunes,Continue Reading
UN inquiry finds Israel’s war on Gaza to be genocide
2025-09-16
A United Nations inquiry has found that Israel’s war on Gaza is a genocide, a landmark moment after nearly twoContinue Reading
Namal calls on the Indian High Commissioner
2025-09-16
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, yesterday. Continue Reading
World Bank to back Sri Lanka on jobs, investment & reforms
2025-09-16
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. DuringContinue Reading
Digital signatures rolled out to boost efficiency in public service
2025-09-16
Digital signatures have been introduced for public officials to streamline and improve the efficiency of administrative tasks. Minister of PublicContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Sep),Continue Reading
CEB employees free to leave with compensation – Minister
2025-09-16
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who do not agree to the newContinue Reading
Watagala goes to CID over Cinnamon Life apartment claim
2025-09-16
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the spreadContinue Reading
Long-used Railways font officially named as ‘Ruhunu Kumari’
2025-09-16
Sri Lanka Railways yesterday formalized the font used for its nameboards during the launch of renovation work at Maradana RailwayContinue Reading
US and China reach deal on TikTok -Trump administration
2025-09-16
A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, administrationContinue Reading