Display the National Flag in celebration of Independence – Secretary to the Ministry of State Administration
Mr. S. Aloka Bandara, the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, has issued a formal request to the general public to display the National Flag at all private residences, institutions, and on…
CBSL rates : Rupee strengthens slightly against the dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 2), compared to Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased slightly from Rs. 305.66 to Rs. 305.58…
Advice Lab Expands Sri Lanka Operations with New 13,000+ Sqft Financial Services BPO Office
Leadership Team of Advice Lab with Prad Navaratnam (seated middle) Advice Lab, a leading provider of financial services BPO solutions to the Australian market, announced the opening of its new 13,000+ square foot office in Colombo, one of the most…
UK–Sri Lanka trade ties in focus at London forum
The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC), hosted a panel discussion on the theme “Building Stronger Trade Bridges Between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom”. The focus…
Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operations of its retail outlet in Nugegoda. According to the company, the outlet was temporarily closed on Saturday, January 31, solely…
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project. A large number of residents gathered to voice their concerns, with MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam and other representatives meeting officials to…
Buying a Luxury Apartment in Colombo? Read This First
Colombo’s luxury apartment market has officially left its dating phase behind and stepped into a more grown-up investment persona, where decisions in 2026 are driven by performance metrics rather than glossy promises. The proof is in the data, average asking…
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after dislocating his shoulder during last night’s match. Malinga sustained the injury while fielding in yesterday’s game and is scheduled to…
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 2), compared to last Friday. Seylan Bank reports the buying rate of the US dollar to be Rs. 306.60 while…
Arrival of Buddha Dhamma in Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective
ARRIVAL OF BUDDHA DHAMMA TO SRI LANKA DR. BAISHALI SARKAR & DR PORTIA CONRAD The transmission of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka stands as one of the earliest and most enduring examples of the spread of ideas across the…