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…
Tap and Go: Card payments now accepted on 24 bus routes
The Ministry of Transport has announced a list of bus routes where passengers can now pay fares using bank cards. Issuing a public notice, the ministry confirmed that bank card payments are accepted on 24 selected routes. The bus routes…
“Sajith will contest next presidential election” – Sujeewa Senasinghe
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has confirmed that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will contest the next Presidential Election in Sri Lanka. Speaking in a televised interview, MP Sujeewa Senasinghe pledged his full support for Sajith Premadasa. “I previously…
Tower construction underway in Puttalam for new Doppler Radar System
Construction work has already begun in Puttalam to install a state‑of‑the‑art Doppler radar system to enhance Sri Lanka’s capacity to forecast severe weather events, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing yesterday, Minister Jayatissa revealed that…
Nilaveli Police Officer arrested for Rs. 10,000 bribe
A Police officer attached to the Nilaveli Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. The arrest was made by the Bribery Commission yesterday (16) following an investigation into a complaint lodged by a resident of…
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
The prevailing showery conditions over the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to persist for the next few days, due to the influence of the Easterly wave, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers will…
US imposes entry ban on 6 countries, partial limits on 15 others
The Trump administration has expanded the United States travel ban, adding six more countries to the list of nations whose citizens are barred from entering the country, including Syria and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority, according…
Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief
The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarian relief efforts following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The emergency assistance will be implemented through…
Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines flight to turn back to Colombo
Turkish Airlines flight TK 733 from Colombo to Istanbul landed safely at Bandaranaike International Airport at 12:28 a.m. following the reported technical issue. Airport authorities confirm all passengers and crew are safe. Airport officials say there is no disruption to…
7 Sri Lankan players set to feature in IPL 2026
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts at Tuesday’s mini-auction, while the remaining four were retained by their respective franchises. Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga were picked up…