Asitha Fernando signs new County Cricket deal
2024-12-20
Glamorgan County Cricket Club has announced the signing of Sri Lankan International Right arm Medium fast bowler Asitha Fernando. FernandoContinue Reading
President AKD confirms 2025 Elections during visit to Kandy
2024-12-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today (20) that the Local Government elections would be held before the Sinhala and TamilContinue Reading
Relief measures to assist affected Small and Medium Enterprises : CBSL notice
2024-12-20
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Circular to Licensed Banks on 19.12.2024, highlighting relief measures to be providedContinue Reading
D. V. Chanaka appointed SLPP National Convenor
2024-12-20
D. V. Chanaka has been appointed as the new National Convenor of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), while JohnstonContinue Reading
5 key insights from Sri Lanka’s 2023 Provincial GDP Report
2024-12-20
The Western Province retained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy in 2023, accounting for 43.7% ofContinue Reading
Pro-Palestine protest opposite US Embassy
2024-12-20
A protest was staged opposite the United States Embassy in Colombo today, calling for the end of conflict in theContinue Reading
President’s Fund : Dayasiri gives clarification
2024-12-20
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera has called out Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa for claiming that he was among politicians who hadContinue Reading
Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 Airline
2024-12-20
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, moreContinue Reading
Former MP arrested over financial fraud allegations
2024-12-20
Former Parliamentarian Kulasingam Dhileeban has been arrested on allegations of financial fraud. It is reported that he has been arrestedContinue Reading
ETCA : FM says no agreement signed or implemented
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that discussions on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India are ongoing,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Dec), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Australia court ruling : “Himalee not wrong” – FM Vijitha
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka’s former Deputy High Commissioner to Australia Himalee Arunatilaka has not engaged in anyContinue Reading
SLC votes cut down on constitutional amendment
2024-12-20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that it has introduced a substantial reduction in the total number of voting membersContinue Reading
Lanka T10 team match-fixing : Galle owner bailed
2024-12-20
The owner of the Galle Marvels team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested over allegations of match-fixing,Continue Reading
Vass Gunawardena’s death sentence confirmed
2024-12-20
The Colombo High Court today announced that the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has upheld its previous ruling confirming theContinue Reading
20 institutions being investigated over prohibited schemes
2024-12-20
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes, whichContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 20), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
ADB signs US$ 150 mn agreement with CEB
2024-12-20
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Thursday to provide US$ 150Continue Reading