Economic Surveillance Committee reviews ME conflict’s impact on Sri Lanka
The Committee on Economic Surveillance, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, convened at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12) to assess external pressures threatening Sri Lanka’s economic stability. The Committee, established to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability and protect the welfare…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 307.17 to Rs. 307.18, while…
Water Board reports discovery of largest underground water source in Pitabeddara
Sri Lanka’s largest underground water source has reportedly been discovered during a pipe-well excavation near the Pitabeddara Police Station, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. Speaking to the media, Southern Province Geologist Indrajith Gamage said this is…
Counterterrorism Expert Ajmal Sohail on Pakistan’s ISI Targeting the Chinese in Afghanistan
“By undermining Chinese projects [in Afghanistan], the ISI seeks to remind Beijing that Pakistan remains a critical gatekeeper for regional connectivity, especially through CPEC.” The Taliban regime in Afghanistan recently announced that on February 21, it had intercepted a consignment…
Iran-backed Iraqi group claims downing of US military aircraft
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group of militias in the country backed by Iran, has claimed responsibility for the downing of the U.S. aircraft while flying over Iraq. The group confirmed the attack in a statement posted on its…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
The Sri Lankan rupee has changed slightly against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), compared to Thursday. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US dollar remain unchanged at Rs….
Trump administration temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
The Trump administration on Thursday issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products, the same day Brent crude prices settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since August 2022 as the war with…
Massive narcotics haul to be incinerated in Puttalam under court orders
A massive stock of narcotics seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau is scheduled to be destroyed today (13) under court orders, at the Lactowatta incinerator in Vanathavilluwa, Puttalam. According to the Police, following the conclusion of cases…
Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have again risen above $100 per barrel as energy markets see little relief amid the biggest disruption to global energy supplies in a generation. Brent crude, the international benchmark, surged more than 9 percent on Thursday as traders…
Public warned of fake online ads targeting upcoming festive season
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to be cautious of online advertisements and suspicious links targeting the upcoming festive season, warning that many of these promotions are fraudulent attempts to steal personal information. Lead…