Sri Lanka to sign two MoUs with Maldives
Sri Lanka is set to deepen cooperation with the Maldives through two new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, focusing on postgraduate medical education and youth and sports development. One MoU is to be signed between…
Indian Army team restores critical communication network in Mahiyanganaya
The Integrated Task Force of the Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army yesterday (10) restored an essential communication infrastructure in the Mahiyanganaya region, one of the worst-affected areas near Kandy. According to the Indian High Commission, following Cyclone Ditwah, a…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (11 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 304.85 to Rs. 305.03….
Lightning advisory issued to 04 districts today
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts today (11). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 04 districts and amber alerts…
Jaffna Court orders Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit affidavit on alleged threats in abduction case
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit, through an affidavit, the relevant facts if there are threats to his life, after he failed to appear in court in connection with the 14-year-old abduction case of Lalith…
US Residency for Sale: Trump launches Gold Card visa
President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his “gold card” visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite their visa application, or have companies pay $2 million to sponsor a foreign worker they…
Top US official to visit Sri Lanka
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will travel to Sri Lanka today (11 Dec). During the visit, Under Secretary Hooker will meet with Sri Lankan counterparts to discuss…
Former Cabinet Ministers questioned over Rajagiriya building deal
Several former Cabinet Ministers have been questioned by the Bribery Commission in connection with an investigation regarding the leasing of a building in the Rajagiriya area for the functioning of the Ministry of Agriculture. Opposition MP Gayantha Karunathilaka appeared before…
Education Ministry ensures academic continuity with E‑Thaksalawa platform
The Ministry of Education has proactively leveraged digital technology to provide continuous educational support, enhancing access to the national e-learning platform, E-thaksalawa, that will enable students to access subject content and past papers from any location, in the wake of…
Excise Sergeant arrested over Rs. 2 million bribe
An excise sergeant who accepted a bribe of Rs. 2 million has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. According to the Bribery Commission, the officer is attached to the Narcotics Division of…