24-year-old fatally stabbed inside hospital
2023-04-29
A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in the early hours of yesterday. The victim, whoContinue Reading
Five key updates on Foreign currency, Imports & Exports
2023-04-29
During the year up to 28th April 2023, the Sri Lankan rupee appreciated against the US dollar by 12.9 perContinue Reading
IMF agreement: Govt gets 120 votes in Parliament
2023-04-28
Resolution for the implementation of the arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility of the IMF for Sri Lanka passed inContinue Reading
Inflation comes down : April statistics released
2023-04-28
The Year-on-Year overall headline inflation has decreased to 35.3% in April 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics reported. AccordingContinue Reading
RTI reveals monthly cost incurred by Govt for Gotabaya
2023-04-28
The Sri Lankan government spends Rs 1,329,387 per month for former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a report by factseeker.lk states. QuotingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan diplomat Saroja Sirisena receives prestigious award
2023-04-28
Sri Lankan High Commissioner Saroja Sirisena was awarded the Diplomat of the Year from Asia & Oceania at the prestigiousContinue Reading
Anti-Terrorism Bill to be delayed – Justice Minister
2023-04-28
The proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill will be further delayed, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe informed Parliament today. Speaking in Parliament, theContinue Reading
X-Press Pearl compensation : SJB files complaint with Bribery Commission
2023-04-28
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has requested the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to conduct a comprehensiveContinue Reading
Indian cinema workshop held in Colombo
2023-04-28
A workshop on Indian cinema was inaugurated at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo today. The Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
100 Test wins for Sri Lanka : Nearly 40% wins under SJ & MJ
2023-04-28
The Sri Lanka cricket team achieved a historic milestone on Friday, April 29, 2023, when they defeated Ireland inContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-04-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly fluctuated against the US Dollar today in comparison to yesterday, the Central Bank ofContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several provinces later today
2023-04-28
A significant increase is expected in the afternoon thunderstorm forecast for today, the Department of Meteorology warned. The department saidContinue Reading
Expired tear gas : Police give explanation to Parliament
2023-04-28
Tear gas loses its effectiveness following expiration and does not cause serious harm to victims, Sri Lanka Police informed theContinue Reading
United Petroleum new sheds opening : Update
2023-04-28
The Ministry of Power and Energy has completed an online negotiation meeting with United Petroleum, Australia with regard to enteringContinue Reading
Breakdown : No water for 9 areas until 9 PM
2023-04-28
Water supply has been disrupted in several parts of Colombo and suburbs at present, the National Water Supply and DrainageContinue Reading
Dollar-Rupee rates at banks today
2023-04-28
The Rupee remains largely steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today. According to the People’sContinue Reading