Today’s Dollar rate: Rupee strengthens as USD selling rate drops further
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated today (26) against the US Dollar, compared to Monday, with commercial banks lowering the selling rate as low as Rs. 326.00 in some banks. At NDB Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US…
CAASL warns of fake social media reports
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has warned the public about fake and misleading information being circulated on several social media platforms regarding civil aviation matters. In a public notice, the CAASL stated that the information currently being…
AG to file indictments against Ex-IGP Deshabandu within a month
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon over investigations into the 2022 attack on the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement at Galle…
CMC faces case over Rs. 1,034 Mn VAT default
Legal action has been sought against the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) over the alleged non-payment of VAT, Lankadeepa newspaper reported. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has filed a case before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking an order to recover…
Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationary pressures, higher global oil prices linked to Middle East tensions, and growing demand in the domestic economy. The Monetary Policy…
6 million plastic motor insurance cards to disappear under new digital move
Sri Lanka has officially moved to a fully digital motor insurance card system, replacing traditional plastic cards issued by insurance companies. Officials said the new system came into effect from May 1, with all 14 insurance companies now issuing digital…
Weather today: Increase in rainfall over southwestern parts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 May 2026. Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected. Showers or thundershowers will occur…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal
United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace deal between the two countries. A US Central Command spokesman said they had targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats seeking…
Illegal cattle transport halted : Suspect arrested
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in the Moonamale area of Kilinochchi for allegedly transporting 22 cattle illegally in a lorry without a valid permit, Police said. The arrest was made yesterday after officers attached to the Sri Lanka Police…
Iran says deal with US not imminent
Iran on Monday (25) said a deal with the United States was not imminent despite progress in ongoing negotiations, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested an agreement could possibly be reached soon. “It is correct to say that…