Wildlife Dept and Civil Aviation Authority sign MoU to protect wildlife around Mattala Airport
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Civil Aviation Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at minimizing harm to wildlife around airports while ensuring the efficient operation of Mattala Airport. The agreement was signed this morning (27)…
Special Programs in Schools from May 26 to June 02 to Mark Vesak Week
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has officially released a circular outlining the conduct of religious and commemorative programs across all educational institutions for the upcoming Vesak season. Key Highlights of the Directive: Duration: The designated “Vesak…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 314.03 to Rs. 314.57,…
U.S. Embassy marks 15 years of American Corner Jaffna
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka on Sunday (26) celebrated the 15th anniversary of American Corner Jaffna (ACJ), highlighting its longstanding role in connecting communities in Northern Sri Lanka with the United States through programs focused on education, innovation, and…
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 16 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central, North-western provinces and Galle, Matara, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts today (27). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning…
Opposition group files complaint over alleged irregularities in diesel imports
The Joint Opposition Alliance has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, calling for a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities linked to diesel imports by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). In a letter…
Government issues guidelines for remote delivery of public services
The Ministries of Digital Economy and Public Administration have jointly introduced interim guidelines for heads of government institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering public services remotely. According to the Ministry of Digital Economy, the move follows…
Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains unchanged at Rs. 321
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 321. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
Day seven of Walk for Peace campaign commences in Yakkala
Day seven of the internationally renowned Walk for Peace campaign commenced this morning from the Abeysekararama Temple in Yakkala. The day’s journey is scheduled to conclude at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. Led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a…
Brent oil tops $106 per barrel after Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices climbed on Monday after plans for a second round of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran unravelled again. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard also reportedly boarded two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the strategic…