CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 March), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 307.61 to Rs. 307.18,…
EDB opens applications for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 exhibitor
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade exhibition, will take place from 18–21 June 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Designed to connect local…
SriLankan to increase Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly
SriLankan Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its Colombo–Melbourne route, increasing weekly services to 10 flights starting 2 August 2026. The move, driven by rising demand and evolving market dynamics, underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening its presence in…
$10M project launched to boost Thriposha maize supply
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the government of Sri Lanka. The project aims to strengthen…
UN research vessel to conduct 32-day marine survey in Sri Lanka
On the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the United Nations-flagged vessel R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (11) to conduct a marine scientific survey. The…
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of the deceased Iranian Sailors, stating that the expenses are borne by the government on a ‘humanitarian basis’. Addressing the media, Samagi…
Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan series postponed
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announces that the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka bilateral series, originally scheduled to commence on 13 March in the United Arab Emirates, has been rescheduled to the last quarter of 2026 due to logistical challenges, including…
Dollar rate today : Rupee changes slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (11 March) compared to Tuesday, while the selling rate remains steady at Rs. 314. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…
Gas price hike : Prices of food items increased
The All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced an increase in the prices of food items from midnight today (11). As such, the price of plain tea will be increased by Rs. 5, milk tea by Rs. 10,…
Harsha urges Govt to use Treasury surplus to cushion fuel price shock
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva says that with surplus funds currently available in the Treasury, the government should avoid immediately hiking fuel prices in response to sudden global shocks. Speaking during a televised interview, he argued that instead of…