Rupee continues to depreciate against USD – CBSL
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (13), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 318.57 to Rs. 319.77, while…
CBSL, Finance Ministry to tighten safeguards after USD 2.5 mn fraud case
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Ministry of Finance are working together to strengthen systems and prevent a repeat of the alleged fraudulent transfer of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Finance Ministry, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal…
MP Gajendrakumar calls on Vijay to reaffirm 2013 Sri Lankan Tamil genocide TN resolution
All Ceylon Tamil Congress MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to ensure that the state assembly reaffirms its 2013 resolution recognizing the genocide against Sri Lankan Tamils and demanding an international criminal investigation….
Inclement Weather : One death reported in Batticaloa
One death has been reported in Batticaloa due to inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the situation report released by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) at 10.00 am today, the death was reported in Koralepatthu South. A…
Tamil Nadu Assembly : CM Vijay clears floor test with 144 MLAs backing TVK
Tamil Nadu chief minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly, formally proving the majority of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led post-poll coalition. The confidence vote was held in the assembly following governor RV…
126 development projects worth Rs. 127 million approved for Colombo district
240 project proposals have been received through Divisional Secretaries for development in the Colombo District, with approval already granted for 126 projects, officials disclosed at the Colombo District Planning Committee meeting. The approved projects are valued at Rs. 127 million,…
Sri Lanka eyes modernizing shrimp industry with FAO-backed digital and biosecurity project
Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in modernizing its shrimp aquaculture industry with the successful completion of the project “Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture through Effective Biosecurity and Digital Technology.” The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
Four injured as school bus collides with SLTB bus in Dikwella
Three schoolchildren and a school bus driver sustained minor injuries when a private bus transporting students collided with an SLTB bus on the Colombo–Kataragama main road this morning amid heavy rain. The Police stated that the accident occurred near a…
Student arrested after knife attack at Eppawala school
Police in Eppawala have arrested a Grade 12 student after he attacked five classmates with a sharp weapon inside a leading school in the town today (13). According to the Police Media Division, the injured students, all Advanced Level technology…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 327
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 327. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…