Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-07-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (July 31) in comparison to last week, theContinue Reading
Health Trade Unions to launch a token strike on Thursday
2023-07-31
Health Trade Unions have decided to launch a token strike on Thursday (August 03) representing the entire health sector ofContinue Reading
Discussion in August on formulating a National Drug Policy for SL
2023-07-31
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board is set to hold a discussion on formulating a National Drug Policy specifically tailoredContinue Reading
Rajagiriya accident : Case against MP Patali postponed
2023-07-31
The case filed against MP Patali Champika Ranawaka pertaining to an accident in Rajagiriya in 2016 has been postponed toContinue Reading
SLTB bus depot employees launch strike
2023-07-31
Employees of Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses belonging to several depots today launched a strike action over an incidentContinue Reading
Over 56,000 dengue cases detected so far in 2023
2023-07-31
Over 56,000 dengue patients have been detected in Sri Lanka so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit stated.Continue Reading
2024 the year of elections – Ruwan Wijewardene
2023-07-31
The year 2024 will be the year of elections as three elections will be held, Deputy Leader of the UnitedContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2023-07-31
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of showers willContinue Reading
Minister reveals why SL rupee is depreciating
2023-07-30
According to State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee is a temporary fluctuationContinue Reading
20-year-old killed in shooting incident (CCTV)
2023-07-30
Police say that two unidentified persons who came on a motorcycle had shot and killed a person using a T56Continue Reading
An American in Kandy – Julia Child and Sri Lanka
2023-07-30
Factum Perspective: An American in Kandy – Julia Child and Sri Lanka By Chandani Kirinde Before Julia Child became theContinue Reading
Nearly 40 dead in Pakistan political rally blast
2023-07-30
A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hardline political and Muslim leader in the country’s northwesternContinue Reading
Dealers not maintaining min. fuel stock: Request from Minister
2023-07-30
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that anticipating the fuel price revision next month, 101 fuel stationContinue Reading
14 hospitalized in bus accident
2023-07-30
14 passengers were injured and admitted to Kahawatta General Hospital after a private bus traveling from Colombo to Monaragala ranContinue Reading
Navy takes hold of 51 commercial explosive sticks in Jaffna
2023-07-30
A special search operation carried out by the Navy in the Ariyalai beach, Jaffna led to the recovery of 51Continue Reading
Immigration official arrested for aiding woman depart to Oman illegally
2023-07-30
An official from the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested and handed over to the Criminal Investigations DepartmentContinue Reading
Stuart Broad announces retirement
2023-07-30
Stuart Broad has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious 17-year international career. The 37-year-oldContinue Reading
LRT & Kandy development plan among projects discussed with Japan
2023-07-29
Foreign Minister of Japan Hon. HAYASHI Yoshimasa paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo today (29). DuringContinue Reading