Asia Cup : Group B qualification scenario for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Afghanistan
Sri Lanka’s final group match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup has turned into a virtual knockout, with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — still in contention for a Super 4 spot. According to analyst Krishna Kumar, the qualification pathway…
Asia Cup 2025 Points Table
Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan has left Group B wide open, with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, all in the hunt for a Super 4s berth. Sri Lanka are placed at the top of the table with four points, and Bangladesh…
Ceylon Media Makes History at SLIM Digis 2.5 with Three Awards
Ceylon Media Holdings marked a landmark moment at SLIM Digis 2.5, securing three prestigious awards in recognition of its creativity and impact in Sri Lanka’s competitive digital marketing industry. The agency’s standout performance included: • Gold Award – Most Impactful…
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Launches e-Courts Project to Usher in a New Era of Digital Justice
In a historic step towards building a modern, transparent, and citizen-focused judiciary, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Judicial Service Commission and the Ministry of Justice, officially launched the “e-Courts” Project, featuring a state-of-the-art Web Portal…
Today’s News Digest – September 16
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. 2026 Appropriation Bill to…
Deputy Minister concludes trade visit to Sichuan
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, completed a four-day official visit to Sichuan Province, China, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade relations. Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited China at the invitation of…
2026 Appropriation Bill to be taken up in Parliament next week
Cabinet approval has been granted for the government’s programme of the Parliament on the submission of the Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2026. Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 08th September to…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16 Sept), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.25 to Rs. 298.31,…
Aggregating innovation: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit aims to spark digital economic renaissance
L to R: Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director /CEO of HNB, Dr. Kumudu Megasooriya, MD/CEO of TECXA and Channa de Silva, Chairman of the FinTech Forum, Sri Lanka. SL FinTech Summit’s mission to enable transformative change with coordinated ecosystem development In…
Bribery probe nets housing officer in Galle
A housing development officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on bribery charges, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. According to a complaint filed by a resident…