Vehicles not given : ITAK LC heads arrive in Garbage trucks
Heads of local councils controlled by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) have arrived at the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee (DCC) meeting in garbage collection tractors, in a move of protest. In a post on ‘X’, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan…
How thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak
The United Kingdom set up a secret plan to resettle thousands of Afghans in Britain after an official accidentally disclosed the personal details of more than 33,000 people, putting them at risk of reprisals from the Taliban, court documents have…
China donates Rs. 5.1 Bn worth of school uniform material
China has officially completed the donation of all school uniform fabric required for the 2025 academic year in Sri Lanka, valued at Rs. 5,171 million. The official certification exchange ceremony marking the completion of the donation took place on July…
Kotmale bus accident : SLTB to disburse Rs. 7.7 Mn in compensation
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has provided a detailed account of the support and compensation measures extended to victims of the fatal Geradi Ella bus accident that occurred on May 11, 2025, killing 23 people and injuring 61. Chairman…
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth Kush cannabis seized at BIA
A consignment of Kush Cannabis, valued at Rs. 31.17 million, has been seized by Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport. According to Sri Lanka Customs, 03.117 kilos of Kush were discovered in the possession of the passenger who had arrived…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (16 July), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.23 to Rs. 297.30,…
Central Expressway construction : New update
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that construction of the section of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Rambukkana has commenced. In a video message shared on social media, the ministry said that land preparation in many areas…
Sri Lanka backs regional solar cooperation at ISA summit
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has affirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening regional solar cooperation and achieving energy security through sustainable development. PM Amarasuriya emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication on the second day of the Seventh meeting of the International Solar Alliance…
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing, services sectors expand in June
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June 2025 shows continued growth in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The Manufacturing PMI stood at 51.9, indicating moderate expansion despite a drop in employment. New orders and production increased, though firms…
‘Green Cycling Tour’ around Sri Lanka concludes in Kotte
The ‘Green Cycling Tour’, which saw a cycling team of 25 members start their journey from near the Kotte Divisional Secretariat office and travel around the entire island for 12 days, concluded yesterday. The event was organized by the Sri…