Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.32 to Rs. 298.17,…
Advisory for severe lightning issued to several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and Hambantota district today. According to the weather advisory effective until 11.00 pm today, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely…
UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown
Pakistan will face off against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in a T20I tri-series, starting 29 August in Sharjah later this month. The tournament will take place ahead of the Asia Cup in September, as the sub-continent teams prepare…
US Tariff Talks : Sri Lanka cites strategic market access push
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harsha Suriyapperuma said the reduction of the United States tariff rate on Sri Lankan exports to 20% marked progress toward one of the country’s key trade objectives. “The primary goal was to determine…
Special Information Management System for Kandy Esala Perahera
A special Information Management System for the 2025 Kandy Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth Relic has been introduced by the Sri Lanka Police. The historic Kandy Esala Perahera and the cultural procession which draws large numbers of…
US tariffs : UNP urges Govt to reveal Trade & Security deal
The United National Party (UNP) has called on the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful trade and security arrangements’ arrived at during discussions, while welcoming the revised 20% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lanka imposed by the United…
New luxury train to Ella from August
The Department of Railways has decided to launch a new luxury train named ‘Ella Weekend Express’, operating from Colombo Fort to Badulla, it is reported. According to News First, the Railway Department says the new luxury train is scheduled to…
Income Tax : Piumi Hansamali & Thambugala to be indicted
The Inland Revenue Department has informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file indictments before the Colombo High Court against Sri Lankan model Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka Group Chairman Viranjith Thambugala over alleged tax evasion. Senior…
Sri Lankan students awarded major new international scholarship from Victoria University (VU) Melbourne
Two Sri Lankan students are among the first ever recipients of a major new international education scholarship launched by Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne, Australia. Dhanujaya Weerasinghe, from Kandy, and Sanida Guruge, from Galle, are about to enjoy free accommodation…
Corruption : S.M. Chandrasena granted bail
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today granted bail to former minister S.M. Chandrasena, who was previously arrested and remanded over corruption charges. The court released him on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two sureties of Rs. 05 million…