Dinamina turns 116 today
Dinamina, turns 116 years today. It is the oldest mainstream Sinhala daily in publication. The Dinamina with a legacy spanning over a century, has played a pivotal role in representing and fostering the cultural and artistic heritage of Sri Lanka.Throughout…
Indictments to be filed against Piumi Hansamali over Rs. 225M Tax Evasion
The Inland Revenue Department has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that steps are being taken to file indictments in the Colombo High Court against popular actress Piumi Hansamali. The department informed the court on Monday (15) that the indictments are…
R. Sridhar appointed as National Cricket Team Fielding Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints R. Sridhar as National Team Fielding Coach Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce the appointment of R. Sridhar as the Fielding Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team, until the completion of the ICC Men’s T20…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.57 to Rs. 305.68….
€5 Mn EU Disaster Relief arrives in Sri Lanka on special cargo flight
A special cargo aircraft carrying 69,000 kilograms of disaster relief supplies worth 5 million euros from Germany and Luxembourg, both member states of the European Union, arrived at Katunayake International Airport early this morning (17). It is reported that the…
PM Harini pays tribute to Cyclone victims, Commends Armed Forces
Reflecting on the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has paid tribute to those who lost their lives, with special remembrance of members of the Armed Forces who were engaged in rescue and relief operations. PM Amarasuriya…
Man fined for illegally keeping baby crocodile in Aluthgama
Wildlife officers have arrested a 44‑year‑old man in Aluthgama, Kaluwamodara, for illegally keeping a baby crocodile in his possession. The suspect, arrested based on information received by the Hikkaduwa National Park headquarters, was produced before the Kalutara Magistrate today, where…
Sri Lanka’s Youth Environment Resolution adopted at UNEA-7
Sri Lanka’s draft resolution on “Enhancing the Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and on Environmental Education” was adopted at the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA‑7) in Nairobi. According to the Sri Lankan High Commission…
Gold inches up as US unemployment rate rises in November
Gold rose on Tuesday after a U.S. jobs report showed the unemployment rate rose last month from September, reinforcing bets of rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and sending the dollar index lower. Spot gold gained 0.2% to $4,310.21…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17 Dec), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.15, while the…