CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 307.52 to Rs. 307.73, while…
Sri Lanka Declares Mid-Week Holiday and Forms Special Committees Amid Middle East Crisis
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish four high-level special committees and declare every Wednesday a public holiday to ensure the continuity of essential services and public life amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at…
Wednesday Declared Special Government Holiday Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced that every Wednesday will be declared a special government holiday until further notice in order to address potential fuel supply issues arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He made this statement…
Wednesday parliament session cancelled
Parliament will not meet tomorrow (18), following a decision taken at today’s Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting. The decision was made in view of the current situation and the government’s move to declare every Wednesday a public holiday. Accordingly, Parliament,…
When Do Weekly Fuel QR Allocations Expire? CPC Explains
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna, has announced that the fuel quota currently available to the public will expire on Saturday night and will be renewed on Sunday. “People assume that once they complete their fuel…
Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by Bribery Commission
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before the Bribery Commission this morning to record a statement. According to reports, the former President had left the Bribery Commission after providing a statement for over two and a half hours. It is reported…
Britol and GP Certified Drive a Revolutionary Shift with the Introduction of Certified Recycled Plastics in FMCG Packaging
From Left to Right: Lalith Wijerathne General Manager Antler Industries, Dananjaya Therenakon General Manager Antler Industries, Suranga Gallage CEO Antler group, Ashani Jayasinghe Chairman/ Managing Director Antler group , Chaminda Rajapakse Managing Director – GP Certified, Yugantha Perera Chief Technical…
Three committees appointed to address Middle East war fallout : PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament that three committees have been appointed to address a potential economic crisis arising from the ongoing war situation in the Middle East. PM Amarasuriya said the committees are already taking steps to implement…
GMOA raises alarm over possible unauthorized document on Health Ministry website
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised concerns over a document that appeared on the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka website, warning it may indicate unauthorized access to the ministry’s data systems. The document, which relates to the establishment…
Police probe attempt to dig up infant’s grave in Homagama
Police have launched an investigation after a person allegedly attempted to dig up the grave of an infant at a burial ground in the Niyandagala area of Homagama. The incident occurred at a cemetery located on a four-acre property that…