Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 11 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Western provinces and the Nuwara Eliya district. Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 11 districts and…
Operators reject Police stance, insist foreigners can legally drive three-wheelers in Sri Lanka
Three-wheel rental companies have rejected claims made by Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler, who stated at a media briefing that it is “totally illegal” for foreigners to drive trishaws in Sri Lanka. In a video statement issued last…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 303.32 to Rs. 304.34. Meanwhile,…
Three-member committee to probe complaint against MP Dayasiri
A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate a complaint made by Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala regarding the conduct of opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara. Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (19) that the committee was appointed to examine an incident…
Namal resigns from Parliamentary Business Committee
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has resigned from the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Accordingly, MP D.V. Chanaka has been appointed to fill the resulting vacancy. The appointment was announced by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament today (19)….
CBSL investigating private company over unauthorized financial activities
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken action against Ruwala Investment (PVT) LTD for engaging in unauthorized finance business and deposit-taking. Issuing a notice, the CBSL said following an investigation, it was determined that the said institution in…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 304 to Rs. 305,…
Visa and Commercial Bank are pioneering the next evolution in digital payments in Sri Lanka by enabling Google Pay for their cardholders
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is making history as the first bank in the country to collaborate with Google and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to enable Google Pay for its cardholders as part of the Google Wallet…
Police foil shooting attempt targeting Midigama hotel
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man suspected of attempting to carry out a shooting targeting a hotel in the Midigama area. According to the Police, a 35-year-old man from Tangalle was arrested in the Kapuwatte area in connection with…
Google Pay arrives in Sri Lanka through Commercial Bank–Visa partnership
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is making history as the first bank in the country to collaborate with Google and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to enable Google Pay for its cardholders as part of the Google Wallet…