BOI FDI figures : IMF issues clarification
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states it has not evaluated the Sri Lanka Board of Investment-reported foreign direct investment data, refuting reports related to figures handed to the IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka. Issuing a clarification, the IMF said…
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne granted bail
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was under remand custody in relation to a disappearance case, has been released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court. Ulugetenne was arrested in July in connection with the disappearance of a youth from…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Oct), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.40, while the…
CEB unions to suspend TU action
The Ceylon Electricity Board unions have announced that they will suspend their work-to-rule campaign after receiving written confirmations of the verbal agreements reached on their demands. It is reported that the Unions engaged in discussions with the Minister of Power…
Cache of ammunition found near a school
A stockpile of empty bullet casings and live ammunition was discovered today (14) near Mudunegama School, along the Thalawa–Rathmalgahawewa Road. Police stated that the ammunition is used for T-56 type firearms. The stockpile was found by the Tambuttegama Headquarters Police,…
No change in Electricity Prices
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it has decided not to revise electricity tariffs. Addressing the media today, PUCSL Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal said that the existing tariff will remain for the next three months,…
Court dismisses Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. The anticipatory bail was dismissed by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today. During court…
Over 62,000 tourist arrivals in first 12 days of October
Sri Lanka has reported 62,741 tourist arrivals in the first 12 days of October 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). SLTDA data shows that 38,475 tourists arrived from 1st to 7th October and 24,266 tourists arrived…
Army hands back Karaitivu land to public after 35 years
The land where the Karaitivu Army Camp was located in Amparai has been handed back to the public after 35 years. The 10th Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, which was stationed on half an acre of land in Karaitivu since 1990,…
Afternoon showers expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Heavy falls of about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Uva…