Sri Lanka warns of criminal charges as road accidents rise in 2025
Sri Lanka Police will take action under criminal law in addition to traffic laws against drivers who operate vehicles while intoxicated or in a reckless manner, Deputy Inspector General in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W.G.J. Senadheera said…
Too good to be true? Police warn of rising online scams
Sri Lanka Police have observed a rising number of complaints regarding financial fraud committed via the Internet, particularly through social media platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, and other online communication networks. This official advisory highlights how fraudsters lure victims with…
Medical equipment worth Rs. 2.8M donated to Aralaganwila Hospital
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today participated in the donation of medical equipment worth Rs. 2.8 million to the Aralaganwila Regional Hospital in Polonnaruwa under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s “Husma” program. The donated medical supplies included five patient monitors, one syringe…
“I have also appointed an Auditor General. If you look at the way I did it, it’s easy. It only takes one hour,” former President Maithripala Sirisena
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Sri Lanka to unveil 07 new Ayurdevic products
The unveiling of seven new products identified in 2025 by the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation will take place under the patronage of Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa, tomorrow (30 Dec) at 10.00 am in Nawinna. According to the Ministry…
Capella Sydney Welcomes Travin De Hoedt as Executive Pastry Chef
Travin De Hoedt Capella Sydney has appointed Travin De Hoedt as its new Executive Pastry Chef, bringing a refined and contemporary pastry perspective to one of Australia’s most prestigious luxury hotels. With over 12 years of experience across leading kitchens,…
“No one can declare exclusive zones” PickMe writes to IGP
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, the company behind Sri Lanka’s local taxi service provider ‘PickMe’, has formally written to the Inspector General of Police expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, obstruction, and unlawful interference and violence directed at…
Chief Prelates urge President to revise 2026 Vesak date
The Chief Prelates of Sri Lanka’s three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting that the date of Vesak Poya in 2026 be revised. The letter states that in May 2026, two full moon Poya…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Dec), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.80 to Rs….
FSP highlights risks of new Terrorism Act
Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Education Secretary, Pubudu Jagoda, has accused the government of preparing to pass a new repressive law, He made the remarks while addressing a special press conference in Nugegoda on Sunday (28 Dec), regarding the government’s anti‑democratic…