CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 307.73 to Rs. 307.54 while…
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over alleged irregularities in coal procurement, despite yesterday’s remarks by the President on the matter. In a Facebook post, Ranawaka said that…
Blue Lanka Tours Reaches a Record 3000 Tripadvisor Reviews with Five-Star Ratings
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recorded another success story as Blue Lanka Tours, the award-winning, homegrown destination management company, surpasses 3,000 reviews on Tripadvisor, earning nearly all five-star ratings. The company is the island’s most proactive voice and advocate for…
Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka
Roads in Colombo saw minimal traffic today as Sri Lanka limited public transport and introduced a midweek public sector holiday to conserve fuel. The post Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
4 killed, 40 injured in Weerawila bus crash
At least four people were killed and around 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses on the Ambalantota–Kataragama road in Weerawila, Police said. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment….
Litro assures steady gas supply with shipments every three days
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that Sri Lanka will continue to receive regular shipments of gas, with a vessel arriving on the island every three days. Company officials confirmed that sufficient stocks are available to meet domestic demand until…
CMC suspends parking fees in Colombo amid fuel supply issues
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to temporarily suspend the collection of parking fees for vehicles entering Colombo City. Addressing the media, CMC officials stated that the decision will be implemented with immediate effect until further notice. They further…
Govt launches WhatsApp support for Fuel Pass issues
The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners with registering for the National Fuel Pass. Those facing difficulties in registration can send their vehicle number (typed, not as a photo) to 076 000 1919…
Sri Lanka’s fuel request : Clarification from Russia
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing speculation over recent discussions on energy supplies. Responding to reports about a meeting between Russian Ambassador L. Dzhagaryan and senior officials of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the…
Two Lankans nabbed at BIA with Rs. 105M Kush haul
Two Sri Lankan passengers were arrested early this morning (18) at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush narcotics valued at Rs. 105.22 million. The arrests were made by officers of the Airport…