CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Tuesday (31). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 310.72, while the selling rate…
India arrests six Ukrainians, one American over drone terror links
Seven foreign nationals, including one American and six Ukrainians, have been remanded in custody by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) over an alleged conspiracy involving drone warfare training for armed groups. A special NIA court in Delhi granted the agency…
Israeli strikes hit Iran’s portion of world’s largest gas field, Qatar condemns attack
An airstrike has hit the Iran-controlled South Pars section of the South Pars/North Dome gas-condensate field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve. Iranian media have accused Israel of carrying out the strike, which a news agency affiliated with Iran’s Islamic…
President calls for fast-tracked laws to destroy seized narcotics
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite legal amendments to enable the swift destruction of seized narcotics. The directive was issued at a meeting of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation Council on eradicating drug abuse held at the…
CPC warns legal action against fuel stations violating guidelines
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribed guidelines on fuel distribution. The CPC urged the public to report any violations, announcing that special telephone lines have…
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 postponed amid global developments
The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 has been postponed amid ongoing global developments, organisers announced. The event, organised by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, was scheduled to be held on March 30, 2026 at Cinnamon Life in Colombo….
Sri Lanka, Meta explore cooperation to curb misinformation
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today met representatives of Meta at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to discuss measures to address misinformation on social media platforms. During the meeting, discussions focused on practical steps to prevent the spread of misinformation…
SriLankan Airlines cancels several Middle East flights
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to Middle Eastern destinations, citing operational reasons. According to the airline, flights UL231/UL232 between Colombo and Dubai will be cancelled on March 19 and 20, 2026. Flights UL253/UL254 (Colombo–Dammam), UL217/UL218 (Colombo–Doha),…
Sajith at PUCSL: Don’t pass coal losses onto consumers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged authorities not to pass on losses caused by the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai power plant to electricity consumers. Speaking at a Public Utilities Commission meeting held at the BMICH to gather…
Poor visibility from straw smoke linked to Weerawila bus collision
Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to the head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses in Weerawila that killed four people and injured around 40…