Minister Wasantha explains why a 9 member delegation is going to WTO
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has defended the participation of Sri Lankan government officials in the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review in Geneva, following criticism over the composition of the delegation. The WTO’s Trade Policy Review of Sri…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (09 Oct), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.78 to Rs. 298.92,…
Owner of Indian Cough Syrup firm arrested after deaths of 17 children
Indian police have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the company whose cough syrup has been linked to the deaths of at least 17 children in Madhya Pradesh. A senior police officer told Reuters on Thursday that the arrest…
Sajith slams government for IMF dependence, warns of 2028 debt crisis
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that, at the current pace, Sri Lanka’s 2028 debt repayments will pose a massive economic challenge. He said that although the government’s policy statement (page 105) mentions a new debt restructuring arrangement under…
Minor Hotels Partners with Ayati to Empower Sri Lankan Children with Disabilities
Minor Hotels Expands ‘Dollar for Deeds’ Programme Partnering with Ayati Trust in Supporting Children with Disabilities Throughout Sri Lanka Ayati Centre located within the premises of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner,…
Govt defends UNHRC stance as opposition slams vote decision
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath accused previous governments of politicizing national issues and human rights for political gain, defending the government’s decision to not request for a vote when the latest Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka was adopted. Briefing…
Police encourage youth to join Cadet program
The IGP Challenge Trophy National Cadet Camp – 2025, which began on October 4 with the participation of 42 Boys’ teams and 21 Girls’ teams from over 500 schools across the country, will conclude tomorrow (10) at the Sri Lanka…
29 mobile phones seized from underworld inmates at Boossa Prison
Prison authorities have seized 29 mobile phones during a special operation carried out at the Boossa High-Security Prison today, officials said. According to the Prison Spokesperson, the devices were recovered from several inmates, including leading underworld figures ‘Dematagoda Chaminda’, ‘Wele…
“Never said India was behind Easter Attacks” – Police issue clarification
Sri Lanka Police have refuted reports claiming that Public Security Ministry Secretary, retired SDIG Ravi Seneviratne, had disclosed that the main conspirator behind the 2019 Easter attacks had been identified and that India was behind the attacks. Issuing a statement,…
Provincial council elections will be held next year – Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the provincial council elections will be held next year. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Herath said a decision on the election will be taken following the conclusion of the delimitation process. “Parliament has…