Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Bn for district development
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of Rs. 2,000 million from the 2025 national budget to implement the District Development Program, a nationwide initiative covering all districts. The program aims to improve infrastructure, promote local production, enhance service…
Global Education Comes to Colombo: Colombo International Campus Officially Launches
A bold new chapter in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector began with the soft launch of Colombo International Campus (CIC) an institution that promises to bring global learning to the doorstep of local students. Strategically located at the iconic former…
Shooting incident reported in Meegoda
A former Local Council member has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident in Meegoda today. Police said the victim was shot by unidentified gunmen while travelling in the area. He was rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds and…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar today (12 Aug), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 296.81 to Rs. 297.07,…
Eravur observes Day of Mourning for 121 Muslims massacred in 1990
All businesses in Eravur, Batticaloa, remained closed today in remembrance of the 121 Muslims who were brutally massacred in Eravur by members of the LTTE. Marking the 35th anniversary of the mass killing of Muslim civilians in Eravur, religious observances…
Sampath Bank Partners with Bancstac to Launch Alipay+ Payment Acceptance for Merchants
L to R: Evan Lau, CEO, Bancstac and Chirath Samarasekara, Head of Card Centre, Sampath Bank Sampath Bank PLC announced a strategic partnership with global payments technology company Bancstac to introduce Alipay+ payment acceptance across both brick and mortar and e-commerce…
Arrest warrant issued for Rajitha
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued an arrest warrant for former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne after the Bribery Commission informed the court that he was evading the recording of a statement. The Bribery Commission previously told the court that Senaratne…
Fake Nine Arch AI video puts Tourists in trouble
Local and foreign tourists have been warned of a fake AI-generated video circulating on social media, showing the Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara illuminated with a special lighting system. A group of tourists from the Netherlands and some local tourists…
Opposition submits NCM against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera
A no-confidence motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekera has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament by opposition parties. Although the motion was scheduled to be handed over yesterday, it was postponed to today as…
Nearly 62,000 to be recruited for state jobs : President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that cabinet approval has been granted to recruit nearly 62,000 people for state jobs. Speaking at the National Youth Conference at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, Dissanayake said the government would not recruit in…