Govt to launch ‘SuperApp’ to access all public services
Cabinet approval has been granted to develop a ‘Government SuperApp’ that will enable citizens to access government services through a single digital application. It has been observed that citizens currently face significant difficulties due to the fragmented nature of service…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Sept.), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.65 to Rs. 298.72,…
SL Consul General in Mumbai meets Maharashtra Minister
The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Priyanga Wickramasinghe, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Marketing and Protocol of Maharashtra State of India, Jaykumar Rawal, recently (16 Sept.). According to the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai,…
Sri Lanka launches energy financing strategy
The Sri Lanka Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Strategy for the Energy Sector, developed through a process led by the Ministry of Energy with support and technical expertise from UNDP in Sri Lanka, and the Just Energy Transition (JET) Study,…
Programme to uplift physical, human resources of postal service – Minister
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa pointed out that construction of a first-class post office building will be carried out in the Batticaloa district after 35 years. In line with the Government’s policy statement, themed ‘A Rich Country,…
Bystanders rescue couple swept into sea near Galle Fort
A group of bystanders have risked their lives to rescue a young couple who had been swept into the sea from the rocky edge behind the Dutch Hospital building at the Galle Fort. The incident was captured on video by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Sep), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299 to Rs….
Bullets unearthed at Jaffna international cricket stadium construction site
A cache of bullets was discovered within the premises designated for the upcoming international cricket stadium in Jaffna. According to the Virakesari newspaper, construction work for the stadium in the Mandaitivu area is currently underway. During site clearing operations on…
Easter victim’s statement at OHCHR could harm Sri Lanka : Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that a statement by the father of Vihanga Tejan, a child killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombing at the Shangri-La Hotel, to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights…
X-Press Pearl : UN urges X-Press Feeders to honour SL court order
The United Nations Office in Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the Singapore shipping company, X-Press Feeders’ refusal to honour Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order of US$1B in compensation for the X-Press Pearl disaster. In a statement on ‘X’, the…