School holidays : New update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the commencement of the 2026 academic year for state schools. Accordingly, the ministry has decided to end the 2025 academic year for all…
Mayor Vrai says Colombo budget to proceed despite initial defeat
The budget presented by the Colombo Municipal Council on December 22 was defeated at the initial vote due to political reasons rather than its content, Colombo Mayor Vrai Cally Balthazaar said on Tuesday. In a statement issued following the vote,…
Court issues Warrant for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
An arrest warrant has been issued against Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant due to his failure to appear in court in connection with a case related to exerting influence on a police officer…
After 8 months without Auditor General, BASL urges President to act
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concern over the prolonged failure to appoint a permanent Auditor General since April 2025. In its letter, the BASL noted that the Office of the…
Sri Lanka signs new MoU to secure more jobs in Israel
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held discussions with Israeli authorities on expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers across six job categories, during an official visit to Israel. The discussions took place…
CCTV captures gunmen tailing Three‑Wheeler before Nugegoda shooting
A series of CCTV footage showing two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle who had tailed a youth travelling in a three‑wheeler in the Nugegoda area last night (22 Dec) before opening fire, has been released to the media. The individual…
Indian FM Jaishankar meets President AKD
Visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Monday, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm wishes and message of solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. In a statement on…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (23 Dec), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.72 to Rs. 305.76….
“You didn’t defeat the NPP budget, you defeated the budget of your conscience” – Colombo Mayor
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CMB- Katunyake Expressway : New update
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says four entry lanes at the Seeduwa interchange of the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway were opened today (23 Dec) and will operate continuously to provide an efficient service for expressway users. These include one Electronic Toll…