Govt to extend state of emergency to ensure essential services : Deputy Defence Minister
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara says that, in view of the war situation that has arisen in the Middle East, the coming few weeks could be a decisive period for this country. Speaking in Parliament today (06 Mar), the…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 March), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 306.80 to Rs. 307.53,…
Beauty by Rosh Becomes First South Asian Makeup Brand to partner with London Fashion Week
Beauty by Rosh has set a new benchmark in South Asia’s beauty industry, becoming the first South Asian beauty brand to partner with designers on the main schedule of London Fashion Week (LFW). Australia-based, Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Rosh Kumarasinghe partnered…
“No civilian should die in wars” President AKD calls for global peace
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says no civilian should die in wars, stressing that every life is as precious as one’s own. “We jealously guard our non-aligned policy while ensuring that humanitarian values and the saving of lives remain…
2 people missing after boat capsizes near Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
A search operation is underway to find two individuals reported missing after a boat had capsized near the Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna today. According to the Police, 23 people were rescued, and five individuals are currently hospitalized. The incident had…
Namal welcomes President’s humanitarian decision on IRIS Bushehr
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to allow the Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr to enter local waters and dock at Trincomalee Port, while bringing its 208 crew members to Colombo on…
UNP questions govt silence on Iranian ship sunk in Sri Lanka’s EEZ
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed concern over the continued silence of the Sri Lankan government regarding the sinking of an Iranian vessel by a U.S. submarine within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). According to a statement issued…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 314
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (06 March) compared to Thursday, with the selling rate reaching Rs. 314. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US dollar…
New Sri Lanka Honorary Consul appointed in Adelaide
High Commissioner Yasoja Gunasekera has officially handed over the Commission of Appointment to Dimuthu Samaranayake, the newly appointed Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Adelaide, with consular jurisdiction covering South Australia. The ceremony took place at the Sri Lankan High…
Police help Swiss tourist recover lost phone in Dambulla
The Sri Lanka Police have assisted a Swiss national teacher, Jian Müller, in recovering his misplaced mobile phone during his travels in the country. According to the Police, Müller, who was touring Sri Lanka, realized he had lost his Apple…