Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 29), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Former Kegalle Politician murdered & car stolen
2024-10-29
A former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of the Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha has been found murdered inside his residenceContinue Reading
“Public can video an incident” Minister condemns Police action
2024-10-29
Minister of Public Security Vijitha Herath has condemned the actions of a Police officer against a civilian who had videoedContinue Reading
Laugfs to resolve gas shortage in next few days
2024-10-29
Laugfs Gas PLC has assured that the shortage of its gas cylinders in the market will be resolved in theContinue Reading
Passport shortage & long queues : New update
2024-10-29
Long queues have been reported at the Passport Office due to the increase in demand following the government’s announcement ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 29), compared to Monday. Continue Reading
Flight bomb scares : Govt suspects sabotage attempts
2024-10-29
Government Spokesman Vijitha Herath says that the recent bomb scares on Indian flights are suspected to be attempts of sabotage.Continue Reading
‘President Anura has not put his signature on any new notes’- Govt
2024-10-29
The government has refuted allegations of printing money and obtaining new loans after being elected to power. Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
PTA : Govt announces stance
2024-10-29
The government intends to take up the matter related to repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) once the newContinue Reading
Police to probe activities of tourists in Arugam Bay
2024-10-29
Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations to find out whether tourists, including Israelis, in Arugam Bay, are engaged in anyContinue Reading
New LP gas tender : Govt decision announced
2024-10-29
Cabinet approval has been granted for an Oman-based company to supply Liquid Petroleum Gas to Litro Gas Lanka for theContinue Reading
Lanka T10 Super League Draft : Details announced
2024-10-29
The Player Draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10, 2024, in Colombo. TheContinue Reading
African Swine Fever in SL : Gazette issued on preventive measures
2024-10-29
The Department of Animal Production and Health has issued a Gazette notification declaring all Divisional Secretariats in Sri Lanka asContinue Reading
Train services disrupted along coastal line
2024-10-29
Train services along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a train breaking down at Payagala this morning. AccordingContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at times
2024-10-29
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Digital screen election advertising illegal – EC
2024-10-28
Using digital screens for election campaigning in any district or city is illegal, according to the Election Commission. Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
President’s Secretary meets CHEC Port City MD
2024-10-28
A meeting was held today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, andContinue Reading
State sector salary hike: PM Harini says Ranil’s statement wrong
2024-10-28
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that while former President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a Cabinet decision to increase public servantContinue Reading