Rs 2000 note : Notice for Public
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note issued recently will gradually be released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks. The Central Bank issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note on 29 August…
COPF approves 2026 Budget for Bribery Commission
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). This approval was granted during a meeting of the Committee held in Parliament last week (11), chaired by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15 Sep), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.55 to…
Ex-Dialog Digital Chief Gazzaly Joins Forces with DC Group Founders to Launch AI-Driven Marketing Company – DAT
In a bold move that signals a shift in how marketing will be built for the future, DAT – The AI Company officially launches as Sri Lanka’s first data, AI, and technology-first marketing agency. Founded by Gazzaly former Head of…
Skechers by Abans: The Exclusive Authorized Distributor for Skechers in Sri Lanka
Abans is the one and only exclusive authorized distributor of Skechers in Sri Lanka, the sole gateway for Sri Lankans to experience the world’s leading comfort and lifestyle footwear brand, straight from the source. Skechers is a globally recognized footwear…
Colombo Central Bus Stand renovation programme launched
The renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Stand in Pettah commenced this morning under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. It is reported that this marks the first major upgrade to the facility since its construction in 1964. The…
Hakeem slams govt over ‘apathetic’ response to Qatar attack
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, MP Rauff Hakeem, has slammed the government over its recent statement on Israel’s attack on Qatar, related to the conflict with Palestine. Issuing a statement, MP Hakeem pointed out that Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry…
15 wanted suspects arrested in Police islandwide operations
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 15 persons wanted for their direct involvement in crimes across the country. According to the Police, the suspects were arrested during multiple operations conducted on Sunday to curb drug and crime-related activities in Sri…
Young woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya’s Mirror Wall
A 21-year-old woman was taken into custody on Sunday (14) for writing her name and defacing the Mirror Wall at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is reported that the woman was taken into custody by archaeological officers at the site…
Panic in Samanthurai as wild elephant enters town (Video)
A tense situation was reported in Samanthurai recently after a wild elephant ventured into the busy town. People were seen running away in fear of the wild elephant, which had walked onto the main road from a by road. The…