Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (15 Sept), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Deputy Minister denies Cinnamon Life apartment claim
2025-09-15
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala on Sunday denied allegations circulating on social media that he had purchased aContinue Reading
Another ICE factory found in Hambantota
2025-09-15
The Kalutara Crimes Division has uncovered a crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production factory operated at an apartment complex in Hambantota. DuringContinue Reading
Govt aims for 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029
2025-09-15
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the ministry expects to establish at least 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029. MinisterContinue Reading
Asia Cup : Pakistan files complaint with ICC over India
2025-09-15
Pakistan’s team manager, Naveed Akram Cheema, filed an official complaint with the match referee, Andy Pycroft, after Team India refusedContinue Reading
Rs 2000 note : Notice for Public
2025-09-15
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note issued recently will gradually be releasedContinue Reading
COPF approves 2026 Budget for Bribery Commission
2025-09-15
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15 Sep),Continue Reading
Colombo Central Bus Stand renovation programme launched
2025-09-15
The renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Stand in Pettah commenced this morning under the patronage of President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
Hakeem slams govt over ‘apathetic’ response to Qatar attack
2025-09-15
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, MP Rauff Hakeem, has slammed the government over its recent statement on Israel’s attackContinue Reading
15 wanted suspects arrested in Police islandwide operations
2025-09-15
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 15 persons wanted for their direct involvement in crimes across the country. According toContinue Reading
Young woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya’s Mirror Wall
2025-09-15
A 21-year-old woman was taken into custody on Sunday (14) for writing her name and defacing the Mirror Wall atContinue Reading
CEB restructuring : Trade Unions intensify TU action
2025-09-15
The trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) state that they will intensify their work-to-rule trade union action fromContinue Reading
Panic in Samanthurai as wild elephant enters town (Video)
2025-09-15
A tense situation was reported in Samanthurai recently after a wild elephant ventured into the busy town. People were seenContinue Reading
50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-15
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading
Foreign liquor delivery to Modara cut short by Navy and STF
2025-09-14
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Jayewardenepura Police Special Task Force, carried out a coordinated operation in ModaraContinue Reading
India refuse to shake hands with Pakistan after Asia Cup win
2025-09-14
The high-stakes Asia Cup Group A contest between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ended on aContinue Reading
CID investigates Siriliya–Carlton Sports Ministry bus deal
2025-09-14
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to question former Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga over allegations that a duty-free bus importedContinue Reading