Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (15 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.18 to Rs. 297.34,…
Thursday nationwide raids: 616 arrested in criminal, drug cases
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 616 persons on suspicion of links to criminal and drug activities during islandwide raids conducted yesterday (14). According to the Police, the suspects were arrested following the inspection of 25,573 individuals during multiple raids…
Archbishop warns of attempts to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka
A group of individuals is working in collaboration with foreign organizations to promote homosexuality within Sri Lanka, the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, said. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said attempts are underway to include young men and women…
Drug raids : 3315 suspects arrested in August
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 3315 suspects linked to drug activities during raids conducted between 08-14 August 2025. According to the Police, the suspects were apprehended in 3321 raids conducted across Sri Lanka during this period. Among those arrested,…
SL SC $1 billion verdict : X-Press Pearl responds
X-Press Feeders, the operators of the X-Press Pearl, which sank off the shores of Sri Lanka in 2021, criticized the recent Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruling, stating it disregards international maritime law and presumes guilt of the Vessel Master before…
Protest held despite Trinco land dispute resolved in July : Minister
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says the land dispute linked to the Muthu Nagar area in Trincomalee had already been fundamentally resolved on 29 July 2025, despite which a protest had been held in front of the Presidential Secretariat recently. Issuing…
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away
Former Parliamentarian and State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57. Family sources said he had been unwell and was receiving medical treatment at the time of his death. Ratwatte, the son of former Deputy Defence…
6 key highlights from Central Bank’s August monetary policy report
Releasing the Monetary Policy Report for August 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the economy is expected to grow by around 4.5% in 2025. The Central Bank further said that inflation is projected to reach the target of…
Airport security officer arrested with multiple weapons
A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested in Minuwangoda in possession of multiple weapons, police said. Officers recovered a T-56 firearm with a magazine and 14 bullets, a pistol with a magazine, nine 2.5mm rounds, nine 9mm rounds, three swords, and…
Wimal arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to provide a statement. Before entering the CID premises, Weerawansa told the media that he appeared before the CID in response to a summons issued by the department….