CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.73 to Rs….
Man alleges police assault after being mistaken for suspect in sketch
Ada Derana A man from Deraniyagala has alleged that he was assaulted by officers of the Borella Police after being mistaken for a suspect linked to a recent shooting incident in Kohuwala, Ada Derana reported. The complainant, who operates a…
Heavy rains and strong winds expected across several provinces from January 8
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has warned of enhanced showery conditions across several parts of the island from January 8, due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the southeast of the country. In its weather forecast issued at 2.00…
Sri Lanka earns nearly USD 11 Bn from Tourism and Foreign Employment in 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has earned nearly USD 11 billion in revenue from foreign employment and tourism in 2025. Addressing a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (05),…
Dealing a Fresh Hand of Design x Digital: Shuffl Studio is Here to Play
Creative work is not meant to stay still. It moves, overlaps, borrows, and evolves – often faster than the structures built to contain it. Yet much of the industry still asks people to choose a lane, a title, a box….
Johnston’s youngest son also arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into the misuse of a lorry belonging to the state-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’. The investigation is linked to the incident that…
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connection with investigations into the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. Johnston Fernando had been notified to appear before the…
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Set to Unfold Its Biggest Story Yet at Shangri-La Colombo
GUILD Joins as Platinum Sponsor to Strengthen Global Gemstone Sourcing Connections Gem Sri Lanka2026 is poised to mark a defining moment in the country’s Gem and Jewellery industry when it takes place on 7,8 and 9 January,2026, at the iconic…
“This is a familiar place to me. This is not new. This is exacting political revenge” – Johnston
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Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate at Rs. 312 in some banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…