PM’s Office denies News report on PM Harini visiting Ranil
The Prime Minister’s Office has rejected a news report aired by Hiru News which claimed that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya had visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in hospital. Issuing a clarification, officials from the Prime Minister’s Office stated that the…
Ranil’s arrest : SJB not among parties joining new movement
Main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was absent from the newly formed political movement against constitutional dictatorship, despite several major parties joining forces at its inaugural meeting in Colombo on Sunday. According to the list released by the United National…
“Baseless and untrue” : Hanif Yusoof refutes claims of leaving Govt
Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof, has refuted reports claiming that he is leaving the government, stating that they are baseless and untrue. Issuing a statement, Hanif Yusoof said he stands firm in his commitment to the President’s vision….
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (25 Aug), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.12 to Rs….
Chinese group kidnap & rob fellow businessman in Colombo
A group of Chinese nationals residing in Sri Lanka have allegedly abducted a fellow Chinese businessman and robbed him of approximately USD 60,000. According to the Police, the victim, who operates a store on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Colpetty,…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25 Aug), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.65, while…
Govt to launch development drive starting from Jaffna
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the government will launch large-scale development projects starting this September. The minister noted that the first phase will commence in Jaffna under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He further said that, on 02nd September,…
Colombo DIG arrested over treasure hunting allegations
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Colombo, Uditha Liyanage, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over allegations of treasure hunting against his wife. DIG Uditha Liyanage is due to be presented before the Anuradhapura…
Job scam : Man arrested for defrauding over Rs. 150 Mn
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested an individual for defrauding over Rs. 150 million, promising jobs in South Korea. According to the Police, the man was arrested in the Tharekulam area in Poovarasankulam, Mullaitivu, yesterday. The suspect is a…
Ukrainian President shares President AKD’s letter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the latter’s greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. In a statement on ‘X’, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine values the friendly relations and cooperation with…